John Vinson Earl, 57, Gallipolis, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at his residence. He was born July 2, 1949, son of the late William Vickers Earl and Hazel Elizabeth Meddings. A Vietnam Era Air Force Veteran, John was a member of Gallia County Amvets Post #23 and the Gallia County DAV Chapter #141, Gallipolis. John volunteered much of his time to: Toys for Tots for over 30 years; Outreach; Spruce St. Food Pantry; and helped with food distribution to the needy of Gallia County.
He is survived by:
One Son: Bradley Earl, Jackson County, OH
Three Brothers:
Rev. William V. (Gloria) Earl Jr., Huntington, WV
James Earl, Huntington, WV
Clinton (Linda) Earl, Gallipolis, OH
One Sister:
Theresa (Paul) Patrick, Inez, KY
Several Nieces and Nephews
Special Friends:
Rodney Kitchen, WV
Maxine Stevens, WV
Pat Winebrenner and daughter, Carol Fetty
Dave McCoy, Gallipolis, OH
Ruby , Gallipolis, OH
Billy Cox, Gallipolis
Gino's employees of Mason and Pt. Pleasant, WV
He was preceded in death by:
One Sister: Marjorie Elliot
Funeral Services will be held 12:00 noon, Friday, September 29, 2006, in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, 420 First Ave., Gallipolis with Rev. William V. Earl Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Centenary Cemetery, Gallipolis. Friends may call at the Funeral Home 11:00 A.M., Friday, one hour prior to service. Condolences can be emailed to www.timeformemory.com/mm.
