He was born on January 28, 1931 to the late Robert McCree Lail and Charlotte Eckard Lail in Catawba County. Earl was a lifetime member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church and was a very active member. He was one of the three founders who started Camp Luther Rock. Earl was a United States Army Veteran. He was a member of the American Legion for over 60 years and a member of the Honor Guard as well as, a member of Woodsmen of the World.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Lail; son, Rusty Allen Lail; and three brothers, Harold, Glenn, and Clyde Lail.
Survivors include his daughter, Pam Huffman and husband, Ronnie of Newton; grandchildren, Jessica Harwell and husband Nathan of Holly Springs, Jonathan Huffman of Hickory; great grandchildren, Amelie Harwell and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:45 until 2:45 p.m. at the church. Rev. Scott Bollinger will be officiating the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post 16.
His great nephews will be serving as pallbearers.
The family would like to thank Hospice for their great care of Earl.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 4420 County Home Rd., Conover, NC 28613.
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