Thomas A Earl, 68, of Olive Branch, MS passed away June 26, 2011. He lived most of his life in Memphis TN where he pursued a career in truck sales for 30 plus years. He was an avid golfer and a man who “loved” his zero turn lawnmower. He leaves his loving wife of 17 years, Betty Earl; two children son, Tommy A Earl, Jr., wife Becky, and daughter, Tammy A Simonye; stepdaughter Sheryld Young; two grandchildren Brandon Earl and Brian Earl; sister Melinda “Susie” Gassaway. Visitation will be held at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch, MS on Thursday June 30, 2011 from 1-3 PM and funeral service will be held at 3 PM following visitation. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations to be made to the American Heart Association.