In loving memory of

James Carl Earl, Sr.
July 6, 1938 - May 19, 2020

EARL, JAMES CARL - age 81 of Knoxville, went to sleep here and woke up in Heaven early Tuesday morning, May 19, 2020. Jim was a member of Horse Valley Cowboy Church. He had lived with his caring son Jeffrey and wife Alice since the passing of his beloved wife in 2012. He is survived by his six children: Carla (Mike) Lee, James (Regina) Earl Jr., Tony (Gwyn) Earl, Jeffrey (Alice) Earl, Dean (Tracy) Earl, and Jean Earl Widby. He left behind 14 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren, all of which loved their Papaw Jim dearly. Surviving siblings include brothers, Eulas (Virginia) Earl, Charles Earl, A.D. (Sharon) Earl; sister, Sally Davis. Mr. Earl was preceded in death by: his loving wife Peggy Nicely Earl, parents, Alvin and Lula Earl, and brothers, Jack, Pete, Clyde, and Duncan. He will be missed by each and every person who was blessed to have known him. Family will have a private graveside service. It was Jim's wish that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Angelic Ministries International, P. O. Box 3034, Knoxville, TN., 37927. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Earl family and invites you to view and sign the online registry.

Tributes

burkhart wrote on May 26, 2020:

"Deepest Sympathy. The Burkhart Family"

Paris and Bobbie West wrote on May 25, 2020:

"Paris and I are so sorry for the loss of your father. He and Paris had a lot of memories they shared. As young men they joined the army together. Paris and I love your family. Praying for the Lord to comfort you."

David and Cindy Kitts wrote on May 24, 2020:

"We are so to hear Jim's passing. Sending praying of comfort to you all."

Wilma & Gene Russell wrote on May 23, 2020:

"Sorry for your loss. Praying for the family. "

Regina Hankins wrote on May 23, 2020:

"Love and prayers! Bobby Joe, Gina and Shanna Hankins"

Raymond & Brenda Donahue wrote on May 22, 2020:

"Sorry for the loss of your father."