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Claude V. EarlPassing: September 18, 2014

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Sunday, September 21st @ 2:00 pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Saturday, September 20th @ 2:00-6:00 pm

Sunday, September 21st @ 12:30 -2:00 pm

Cemetery:

Talbott Cemetery

Sunday, September 21st

MITCHELL — Claude V. Earl, 83, passed away at 1:07 a.m. Thursday, September 18, 2014, at his residence.

Born October 19, 1930, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Arthur T. and May Bell (Simmons) Earl.  He married Joan (Lee) Bell March 13, 1953.

He was a farmer and school bus driver for 44 ½ years for Mitchell Community Schools.  Claude was a 1949 graduate of Tunnelton High School and a member of Smedley Church of Christ.  He was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a member of American Legion Post No. 250.

Surviving:      wife, Joan Earl, Mitchell
               children, David Martin Earl, Mitchell
                             Douglas (Jana) Earl, Mitchell
                             Lea Angela “Angie” (Adrian) Slaughter, Mitchell
       grandchildren, Mikel (Kim) Earl
                             Jason (Lesley) Slaughter
                             Jamie (A.J.) Johnson
                             Jodie (Kyle) Endris
                             Lindsay (Nick) Doub
                             Tyler (Candie) Earl
                             Evan (Nikki) Earl
                        10 great grandchildren
                  sisters, Mary Evelyn Lee, Jasper
                             Ruth Ellen Johnson, Mooresville

His parents preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 21,  in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Brother Mike Davis officiating.  Burial will be in Talbott Cemetery with military honors accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.

Friends may call from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 12:30 p.m. until the service on Sunday at the funeral home.

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5 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Roy Myers | RichfieldUTAH
    Date: September 29, 2014
    Angie and Adrian, So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and wishing you the best from the mountains of Utah!!!!!
  2. Guest: Shanda Wells | Orleans
    Date: September 19, 2014
    David and Jason: I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers
  3. Guest: Steven Lee | Indiana
    Date: September 19, 2014
    Claude and Dad were best buddies in high school, and stayed best buddies for life. When Ernie came into the family, he was also accepted as a friend to these two buddies, and it was always fun to be around the three of them. Now they've all gone on to their reward.. it ought to be an interesting and boisterous time in Heaven tonight! RIP Uncle Claude. We Love You.
  4. Guest: Sharon Spencer | Columbus, in
    Date: September 18, 2014
    I will never forget watching Claude, Dad, and Uncle Ernie sitting together at one of the last family reunions we had all of them- solving the problems of the world! They loved talking together! The women might be ready to leave but they weren't!
  5. Guest: Michael and Nancy Davis | Heltonville, IN
    Date: September 18, 2014
    To the family: Since our arrival in Indiana some 26 years ago, Claude has been a part of our lives; even as you all via the Guthrie family. Claude's wit and humor, as well as his diligence and wisdom became invaluable commodities and fashioned a lasting friendship that shall not be forgotten, nor taken for granted. Our love and sympathy to you all. Know that we sincerely care! Mike and Nancy

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