William Douglas Earley
December 11, 1955 ~ June 7, 2008
Resided in:
Candler, NC
William Douglas Earley, 52, of 980 Monte Vista Road, Candler, died Saturday, June 7, 2008, in Greenville, SC.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of Elveta Cole Earley of Candler and the late Clarence A. Earley and was also preceded in death by a sister, Patricia E. Roberts, who died in 1990. He was a graduate of Enka High School and a former employee of Crown Cork and Seal until an injury in 1988 caused his disability.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Earley is survived by a brother, Robert Earley and wife Carol of Greer.
Graveside services will be 10:00 am Tuesday at Hice Hill Cemetery with the Reverend Fred Carpenter officiating.
The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the service and request that memorials be made to Hice Hill Cemetery Fund, c/o Sandra Johnson, 145 Dogwood Road, Candler, NC 28715.
The Earley family would like to express their appreciation to Bill's caregivers, Larry and Alma Plemmons, at Plemmons Family Care Home in Asheville.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting with arrangements.
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What a pleasant, fiendly, jovial person I remember Bill as being. He could always be counted on to put a smile on my face. I had not seen him since Enka, but vividly remember him and look forward to seeing him when God calls me home. My condolences and sympathy to Bill’s family. I know he will be missed.
Elveta,
I am sorry to hear about your sons passing. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Elveta,
I am sorry to hear about your sons passing. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Elvita & Bob,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Bill from EHS, he was a good friend.
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I knew him at Enka High School; he was a sweetheart.
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I knew him at Enka High School; he was a sweetheart.
Mrs. Earley, I am so sorry to hear about Bill. I don’t know if you remember me, but I worked with Bill to help him with employment about 15 years ago. I work with Vocational Rehabilitation. I was actually thinking about him several weeks ago as I saw someone who reminded me of him. I enjoyed working with him. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Take care….
Sorry for your loss. Bill is in a better place. I knew Bill from EHS and he was always smiling. He was a good guy. My prayers goes out to his family.
To the family of Bill Earley:
I am sorry for your loss first of all. I remember Bill even though I haven’t seen him in years. He was always such a funny boy in elementary school at Sand Hill Elementary School & pulling jokes on teachers. I know he was injured years ago & I’m sure that was a hardship for him. Jesus knows our troubles & is always with us, He will never put on us what we can’t bear. He is our best friend. Know you are in my thoughts & prayers. May God bless you. Teressa Tipton Warren, Class of 1974 – Enka High School
Dear Elveta, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Always know that we are here if you ever need us. You are such a special Lady and we hurt when you hurt. We love you and pray that Jesus will wrap you in His arms to help you get through this with that beautiful smile in place.
With a prayer for God’s peace within your heart.
Love, Len, Javotte and Audrey
Elvita
Our love and sympathy to you and family in the passing of Bill.
May God be with you and comfort you in your loss.