Earl Lennard Suggs was born May 13, 1952 as the sixth child of Benjamin Suggs Sr. and Julia Mae Suggs. After graduating from Thompson High School in Savannah, Georgia, he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. Earl Suggs was a career marine with 30 years of dedicated service to the Corps. During this time he attended the Army's Sergeant Major Academy, graduating top of his class. Shortly after, he would rise to the rank of Sergeant Major, a rank achieved by less than one percent of all Marine enlisted personnel.
After retiring from the Marine Corps in 2001, he continued to serve as a Navy JROTC instructor for McEachern high school in Powder Springs, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. There, he would spend eight years training, developing, and mentoring future leaders.
After retiring from the military, he also attended Reinhardt University where he earned a Bachelor in Arts in Business in 2006.
Earl L. Suggs leaves his precious memories to be cherished by his devoted and loving wife, Catherine Suggs; four daughters, Tyajuana Williamson, Qualahnia (Tony) Randall, Kayla Amonta Suggs, and Kendra Clenna Suggs; seven siblings, Robert Suggs, Benjamin Suggs Jr., Gary Suggs, Greg Suggs, and Carolyn Suggs Smith, Ann (Manuell) Nevery, and Elain (Mitchell) Suggs; five grandchildren, Jaquaysha Suggs, Stephan Williamson, Royce Randall, Jordyn Randall, and Jornee Randall.
The family of Earl Lennard Suggs would like to acknowledge with sincere thanks for the many kind gestures of sympathy during the death of their loved one. They will continue to bless each and every one of you in their prayers.
Thank you. - The Suggs Family
