TFM Links

Home

Obituaries

Memorials

Locator

You Should Know

Our Goals

Contact Us

Hobert Edward Earls Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1947 - 2011 Hobert Edward Eddie Earls, 63, left his earthly life Friday, May 20, 2011 and was welcomed into the presence of his Heavenly Father. He was born July 12, 1947, in Huntington, WV to Billy Denford and Ivalee Faye (Cyrus) Earls. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, May 25 2011 at 2:00 pm at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Spring Valley Memory Gardens Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Billy Denford Earls, paternal grandparents Hobert G. Earls and Betty Jo (Pyles) Earls, Harrison and his maternal grandparents Thomas Edward Tommy and Armilda (Lowe) Cyrus, along with numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. Eddie is survived by his loving mother, Ivalee Faye (Cyrus) Earls, of Ceredo, WV, with whom he resided. He had been married to Deborah (Keaton) Earls, Huffman and they childered a daughter, Kimberly Dawn (Earls) Cunningham of Cleveland, OH and a son, Mark Edward Earls, married to Chelsea Desiree (Curtis) Earls of Priest River, ID. Grandchildren include; Meghan Noel Cunningham of Parkersburg, WV, Olivia Joyce and Oliver Cyrus Earls of Priest River, ID. He is also survived by an uncle, Raymond Edsell Cyrus, many cousins and 3 very special cousins; Sheila G. Earls, Billie Jo Earls and Joyce (Adkins) Jones. And a very special friend and helper, Donna Shull of Milton, WV. He played little league growing up and was a graduate of Vinson High School, Class of 1965, where he was a member of the Vinson Marching Band Drum Corps and played baseball for the Vinson Tigers. Eddie briefly attended Marshall University and was an avid fan till his passing. While he attended Marshall, he was drafted to serve in Vietnam. He entered his military service with the United States Marine Corps as a Private (E-1), January 1967 and endured basic training at Parris Island, SC. While in the service, his nickname was 'Squirrel'. His last duty assignment; HML-167, MAG16, 1stMAW. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/1*, Good Conduct Medal, Rifle Expert Badge, RVN Cross of Gallantry w/Palm, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device and Air Medal w/Numeral 1. He was an A/C Hydraulics Mechanic and Gunner on 46's during medical runs. He was honorably discharged as a Sergeant (E-5), September 1970. Prior to his military service and after his return he worked for the Kroger Company. He then went to work at the Nickel Plant (INCO) prior to his disability. He had previously served other veterans and their families as a volunteer at the VA Hospital in Huntington, WV and was a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed going to or watching movies, and loved Midway hotdogs. He was a member of Ceredo Christian Baptist Church in Ceredo, WV. Friends may call from 6-8 pm Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at the Reger Funeral Home Online condolences may be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger

Please feel free to post a message of condolence.
Name
E-mail
Display Email Address with condolence? Yes    No TimeForMemory.com does not sell or supply email addresses to any outside parties. However, unscrupulous businesses will scan the internet for email addresses to add to their spam mailling list. Therefore, including your email may enhance your chance of being spammed.
Message
AntiSpam Form Filter: Please type the characters you see
Messages will be reviewed prior to display. Please allow 24 business hours for review.

There are currently 16 condolences.

Jay & Debbie Breisch Wednesday May 25, 2011 at 6:12 AM

Thank you for the call Mark , not the kind of call you want to here from about and old friend. Eddie and I grewup in the shop at New River (HMM264) and spent alot of time with each others family. Debbie and my Debbie were close and Kim was tiny. All a long time ago. Our prayers and thought go out to all of you. God calls home the ones he loves and we are left here. Sometimes that doesn't feel right. SEMPER FI BROTHER

Linda Carter Keyser Tuesday May 24, 2011 at 1:35 PM

So Sorry to hear of Eddie's passing. He was always such a nice boy and always made me laugh.I'll remember hin fondly Linda Keyser class of "65

Roger Belvin Tuesday May 24, 2011 at 8:15 AM

We love and miss you Eddie. Roger, Cindy, Daniel, Steven, Heather, and Danni.

Pastor Acy & Joyce Gibson Monday May 23, 2011 at 9:37 PM

Just wanted you all to know that we love you and you are in our prayers. Eddie was very special. Mark...it was good to make contact with you on FB. Lets keep in touch. May God give you peace. Blessings

JJ HALL sr. Monday May 23, 2011 at 9:22 PM

My Dear friend You will always in my Thoughts. I was thinking of you these past few weeks and didn't get around to track you down. I am sorry Buddie! We did talk as well as with your MoM back some years ,and then we loss each other again. Kim I was told I was Your God Father even tho I didn't get to be a True one,I did think of you from time to time . Mark I didn't really get a chance to know you that well ,but did wonder how you all was doing. We have some things to be able to think back on Thanks to God. Deb I remember when we loss our daughter, years ago and Now I know She will be talking up a storm with ED. (Mom) Ivalee I did get to talk with you before Eddie and I talk those years ago ( to Long ago ) So I have to believe you do remember Me and time we met down in New River in those little Trailiers! My prayers are with Each and everyone of you. God Bless and Speed His loving Arms around you ALL IN TIMEs LIKE These . Jerry HALL 5705 Hacienda Ct. Saginaw Mich. 48638 ph 989- 7924929

Alan and Sunny Curtis Monday May 23, 2011 at 11:24 AM

We are very sorry for your loss. He is in gods hands in heaven

Bobby E Earls Monday May 23, 2011 at 11:18 AM

Cousin Mark and family our deep condolences in this difficult time of your Dad's .He is with our father now in his loving arms God Bless-Earls Of Mass.

James "Chip" Taylor Monday May 23, 2011 at 9:56 AM

To Eddie's family - please accept my condolences at this difficult time. I was saddened to hear of Eddie's passing. I played in the Vinson Band with him and have fond memories of Eddie. He always greeted me with a smile.

Brenda Keaton Ferguson & Family Monday May 23, 2011 at 9:16 AM

Kim and Mark, your father was a wonderful person, one of the good guys, and he has left us way too soon. Our deepest sympatny and condolences to you and your family.

Judy Smith Kauffer Monday May 23, 2011 at 9:09 AM

Ivalee, I was so sorry to hear about Eddie. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Chris and Onie Monday May 23, 2011 at 8:48 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kimmy, and all your family along with our hopes that you find peace as your Daddy has now. Love, Chris and Onie

Sharon Cliche Monday May 23, 2011 at 8:30 AM

My deepest sympathy and love to the entire family. He gave his life for his country - in a way that so many suffered through. God bless and keep him.

Mary Dillow (Tomblin) Monday May 23, 2011 at 7:57 AM

Mark, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad, I know how hard it is to lose a parent and you will be in my prayers.

charles cassio Monday May 23, 2011 at 6:25 AM

I posted Ed's orbits on his Marine Corps unit website. Got a reply from one of his friends Jerome Hall "Thanks for the post Charlie < For I had known Ed and his x from NAS Millington TN Schools,and then New River with 264 for 20 months with a Craib Cruise 68. Saw Him in Vietnam a few times at 167,when I was Flying with 262. I was just thinking about Him last night and wondering? How Strange! I Baby set for He and His Xwife Deb a few times and was told I was Daughter Kims God Father. Have not been in touch with them in Sometime . Pray I will being able to touch base with Some of them . God Speed / Ed Little Man! From By God West Virgina, "Gods Country " As Ed would tell me. Miss You buddy

Yvonne Harris Monday May 23, 2011 at 12:35 AM

My brother, Rocky, played Little League with Eddie and our families were "Little League Families" together at League 1 in Westmoreland. I remember you, Ivalee, and how you and my mother, Effie Harris, were friends. Those days hold some of my best memories. So sorry for your loss.

Chelsea Earls Sunday May 22, 2011 at 5:36 PM

We were so blessed to be able to spend time with him on our family vacation a month prior to his death. You will be missed Papaw Earls. We love you.

Printable Condolence Page

---