John Vinson Earl

John Vinson Earl, 57, Gallipolis passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at his residence. He was born July 2, 1949 son of the late William Vickers Earl and Hazel Elizabeth Meddings. A Vietnam Era Air Force Veteran, John was a member of Gallia County Amvets Post #23 and the Gallia County DAV Chapter #141, Gallipolis. John volunteered much of his time to Toys for Tots for over 30 years, Outreach, Spruce St. Food Pantry and helped with food distribution to the needy of Gallia County.

He is survived by son, Bradley Earl, Jackson County, Ohio; three brothers: Rev. William V. (Gloria) Earl Jr. and James Earl, both of Huntington, West Virginia and Clinton (Linda) Earl, Gallipolis, Ohio; sister, Theresa (Paul) Patrick, Inez, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews; special friends: Rodney Kitchen and Maxine Stevens, both of West Virginia; Pat Winebrenner and daughter, Carol Fetty; Dave McCoy, Gallipolis, Ohio; Ruby, Gallipolis and Billy Cox, Gallipolis; Gino's employees of Mason and Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie Elliot.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon Friday, September 29, 2006 in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, 420 First Ave, Gallipolis with Rev. William V. Earl Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Centenary Cemetery, Gallipolis. Friends may call at the Funeral Home 11:00 AM Friday, one hour prior to service.