Ellis Edwin Early

Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva, AL

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Posted by: Warren Holloway Ward FH
334-684-9999
Date: Nov 07 2024 4:02 PM

Ellis Edwin Early of Dothan, AL passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024. He was 93.

Graveside services were held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Earlytown Church of Christ Cemetery with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing.

Mr. Early was born on January 20, 1931, to the late Tank and Mary Lois Jenkins Early of Samson. He was a graduate of Samson High School and retired from Ft. Rucker as an aircraft mechanic and paint specialist. In his retirement years, he enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family and caring for his wife. He was one who believed in hard work, one who saved and did not like waste and always provided well for his family. He will truly be missed.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Early was preceded in death by his wife, Johnnie Faye Hornsby Early; three siblings, Jerry Jenkins Early, Gloria Ann “Tinkie” Early Johnson and Peggy Early Johnson.

He is survived by two sons, Ellis Steven Early (Barbara) of Athens, AL and John Mitchell Early (Kathi) of Dothan, AL; four grandchildren, Scott Early of Geneva, AL, Amanda Brooke Early Harvey (John) of Mobile, AL, Blake Edwin Early of Dothan, AL and Morgan Early of Birmingham, AL; two great grandchildren, James Robert Harvey and Amanda Claire Harvey, both of Mobile, AL; and a number of special nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. "Continuing The Trust You've Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com

 

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