Walter Earley

Walter L. Earley Walter Lee Earley of Buckeye, Arizona, died Monday, August 17, 2009, in Buckeye. He was 68. Cremation has taken place and a memorial graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2009, in the Neodesha Cemetery under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Loran Fawcett Chapel. Military honors will be afforded by the US Naval Reserve. The son of James Clifford and Thelma Louise Gentry Earley, he was born September 17, 1940, in Oden, IL. He attended school in Neodesha. Mr. Earley served with the US Navy from 1957-1978, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. On February 19, 1966, he was united in marriage to Janet Marie Morgan in Neodesha. . She preceded him in death November 19, 2002. Survivors include one son, James Morgan Earley of Charleston, SC; one daughter, Melissa Lynn Earley of Spartanburg, SC; two brothers, Johnnie Ray Earley of Sapulpa, OK, and James Richard Earley of Blue Springs, MO. In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Gary. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelNeodesha.com.