John E. Earlywine, 76, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014 at his home.

Born February 18, 1938 in Nicholas County to the late Audrey & Josephine Lowe Earlywine, he was a retired dairy farmer and factory worker, and attended the Pleasant Valley Church of God. In his spare time, John enjoyed dancing, fishing and camping. When he could no longer get away from home, he loved watching birds, especially the hummingbirds.

John leaves behind to cherish his memory his companion of 16 years, Dorothy Woosley, of Carlisle; 3 sons: Michael Earlywine, of Pennsylvania, John Earlywine, Jr., & James William (Meredith) Earlywine, both of Mississippi; a daughter: Dallasanne Earlywine, of Mississippi; a sister: Faye Ring, of Carlisle; 2 brothers: Kenny (Terry) Earlywine, of Carlisle, and Bill (Dorothy) Earlywine, of Paris; 8 grandchildren: James Jr., Emily, Madison, Haleigh, Latisha, Tyrenka, Alexis and Denise; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 step-children: Rebecca Woosley & Duane Woosley, of Carlisle, Fran Stephens, of Oklahoma, and Nancy Perrone, of Florida; 7 step-grandchildren: Melissa, Travis, Brian, Matthew, Richie, Chris and Jacob; and 6 step-great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Walter & Roy Clifton Earlywine.

Services will be 10:00 A. M. Friday, June 13, 2014 at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home by Bro. Greg Tucker. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Memory Garden.

Visitation will be after 5:00 P.M. Thursday.

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