Condolence: Dear Dot, James Earl, John, Jeanne, and Mary, We are so sorry for your loss, and that we were out of town during visitation and the funeral service for Earl. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We pray that you feel the love and strength of the Lord in the days and weeks to come. Love you-

Condolence: For Dot and family, I extend my sincere prayers on the death of Earl. What a good friend! I always enjoyed "being with" Earl. He made folks feel comfortable, at ease, and happy. I remember fondly his "teaching" Zig Ziglar! My best wishes, Larry Jones, Lexington, KY

Condolence: Mary...what a GREAT picture of you and your dad! You were the "twinkle in his eye"!!! Kristy and I are so sorry in the loss of your dad! Please know that we are praying and thinking of you and the family during this difficult time! Take his wisdom and heritage, and pass to the next generation. I haven't seen Mr. Thomas in a number of years, but I loved being around him! He always had a laugh for me!

Condolence: My family and I offer our deepest condolences to your family. I always enjoyed all of his stories at the 45th reunions when I was growing up. Mr. Thomas will be greatly missed. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time.

Condolence: Mrs. Dot and family our prayers are with you and your family. We enjoyed all the wisdom and fun Mr Earl shared with us when he came to Little Dooey .trust in the Lord for strength The Franklin's

Condolence: From all the staff at Garden Court, our love, prayers, and thoughts are with all the family during this difficult time.

Condolence: Dot, John, Mary and the rest of your family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of father, grandfather and great grandfather, as well as a servant to his fellow man and to our country. A live well lived. We always appreciated him and our associations with his family Sorry that we cannot be with you for his services. We are in VA with some of our family at present. Blessings to each one, Vic and Jane Zitta

Condolence: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God comfort you and bless you.

Condolence: He taught many students at MSU including me. He lived a full life and helped many. He will be missed.

Condolence: I am just learning of Mr. Thomas passing. Mary and I were childhood friends. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a dear, sweet man.