Albert Earl Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Albert Earl Sr., affectionately known as "Earl," departed his life on April 20, 2015, at the University of Toledo Medical Center. Earl was born on February 3, 1935, in Belzoni, Mississippi to the union of Ida Bell and King Earl. Earl confessed his life to Christ at an early age. He was employed by the Ford Motor Company for thirty-three years before retiring in 2000. Earl was known by his family and friends as a talker, he loved to share stories of the good and the bad times. Earl was a good provider for his family and will be greatly missed. Earl was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Earl; mother, Ida Bell Lee and father, King Earl. He leaves to cherish his memory, sons, Garland (Theresa) Edwards, Timothy Hightower, Willie Hightower and Albert (Denise) Earl Jr., all of Toledo; daughters, Joanne Edwards, Peggy Brown, Brenda (Leon) Watson and Veronica Faulkner, all of Toledo; sister, Barbara Harper; special grandson, Anthony Rayfus; 29 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Special thanks to the paramedics of Lucas County, Franklin Park Lincoln Mercury, The Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church and everyone who has reached out to us in our time of sorrow. Family hour will be Saturday 11 a.m. followed by funeral services 12 p.m. at Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. J.L. Spears pastor, interment Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Dale-Riggs Funeral Home.