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Mr. Stephen Elmer Earls, 77, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the Wendover Hospice House.
A native of Cleveland County, he was born on, December 13, 1947, son of the late Elmer and Verdie Putnam Earls. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by, one brother, Stanley Earls, and one sister, Catherine Fortenberry.
Mr. Earls is survived by his beautiful wife of 54 years, Shelia Lail Earls of the home, one son, Shane Earls and wife Tina of Shelby, one daughter, Stacy Earls (Chip King) of Rutherfordton, NC, six grandchildren, Luke Earls, Brett Earls, Trey Greene, Jack King, Ava King, and Brody Humphries.
Stephen was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church and retired from PPG after almost 40 years.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 pm at the church
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2025, at, Flint Hill Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Horace Jefferies and Rev. Keith Dixon. Burial to follow in the church cemetery.
To honor the life of their father and grandfather, pallbearers will be Shane Earls, Luke Earls, Brett Earls, Chip King, Jack King, Trey Greene, and Brody Humphries.
To sign the guest book, please go to www.clevelandfuneralservices.com.
A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. 2518 West Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152 704-487-5811