Stanley Lamar Earls, 76, of 2211 Twin Bridge Road, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at his residence.

Born in Shelby, NC, he was the husband of Linda Petty Earls and son of the late Elmer Earls and Verdie Putnam Earls. He was a graduate of Crest High School and Cleveland Community College, was formerly employed by Ingles Market, retired from Food Lion, and was a member of Lavonia Baptist Church. Stanley was a U. S. Army Vietnam War Veteran and while serving his Country was stationed in Germany. He loved his family and enjoyed riding golf carts with his bird "Mattie Sue".

In addition to his wife he is survived by a son, Bobby Lamar Earls of Shelby, NC; a daughter, Lorie Ann Poston of Shelby, NC; a brother, Stephen Earls (Sheila) of Boiling Springs, NC; several grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Catherine Fortenberry (Marvin).

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Lavonia Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 PM at the Church with Reverend David Slatton and Reverend Tripp Biggerstaff officiating. Interment, with military honors, will be in the Lavonia Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Lavonia Baptist Church, 2841 Camps Creek Church Road, Mooresboro, Nc 28114.

The family will be at the residence, 2211 Twin Bridge Road, Gaffney, SC 29341.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com