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Opel Dennis Earls, 64, of Beachwood Road, Mooresboro, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Cleveland County, he was a son of the late Opal and Sarah Estelle Godfrey Earls. He is also predeceased by a sister, Carolyn Earls; two brothers, John Earls and Buck Earls. He was a member of Camps Creek Baptist Church. He worked in construction as an industrial electrician before becoming disabled, and then became a full time Pawpaw. Opel was truly a kind man. He saw the best in everyone and, in every instance, put others before himself. He always found joy and laughter in friends and family. Never meeting a stranger, and always wearing a warm and welcome smile.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 35 years, Joyce Graves Earls, of the home; a son, Opel Dennis (Opie) Earls, II and wife Nikki; and his heart, his loving grandson, Elijah Zachary Earls, all of Mooresboro, NC.; Also left to cherish fond memories are brothers, Wilbur Lee Earls, George G. Earls and wife Pandora; Arthur P. Earls and wife Jolynne; Joel D. Earls and Wife Shirley, all of Mooresboro; Tracy Earls and wife Stacie of Conover, NC and Joseph Earls and wife Robin of Statesville, NC. Surviving sisters are Norma Sue Keown and husband Carl; Cynthia Bridges and husband Rick, all of Mooresboro, NC; Judy (Susie) Henderson and husband Terry of Spartanburg, SC and Mary Drake of Gaffney, SC; sisters-in-law, Sallie Earls of Mooresboro, NC, Tina Earls of Bostic, NC, Myrtle Bell of Kings Mountain, NC; brother-in-law, Terry Wiggins of Inman, SC; his mother-in-law, Mary G. Wiggins of Gaffney, SC who loved him as a son.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Camps Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Buddy Morehead officiating. Burial will follow at Camps Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church and at other times at 1547 Abes Mountain Road, Mooresboro, NC 28114 and at his residence.
McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral Home is serving the Earls family.
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