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Earl BARNER Obituary
Earl was educated in the Portsmouth Public School System. Earl entered into the United States Army four days after graduating from high school. On September 30, 1972, Earl married the love of his life Everlena Mangum. Earl earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Earl also was a licensed Realtor. Throughout Earl's career, he earned many awards for his outstanding services. Earl retired from the United States Army, as E7, after 20 years of active duty. Earl returned to the work force after retirement and started working for NAF as Supervisor of Maintenance and later as Training Coordinator until his recent illness. Earl, in his free time, enjoyed bowling, grilling, hunting, and sport events. Earl's favorite pastime was FISHING. Earl's pride and joy was his grandchildren.
Earl leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife of 38 years, Everlena Barner; three daughters, Vonita Campbell (Neil) of Clarksville, Tenn., Veronica Mangum of Cheaspeake, Va., and Ebony Barner of Newport News; his mother, Alice Barner of Portsmouth, Va.; seven brothers; three sisters; five grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.
Friends may visit from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, at the Carter Funeral Home, 251 Richneck Rd., Newport News, VA. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, at Colossian Baptist Church, 856 Old Ft. Eustis Blvd. A guestbook is available at www.carterfuneralhomes.com View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Larry Gray & Family
February 15, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. Earl will be greatly and truly missed by everyone. We send to the Barner Family our condolence and deepest sympathy. May Earl rest in peace.
Amanda Debraux-Bogus
February 15, 2011
Ebony and Mama Barner.....I am sooooo sorry for this loss. I am in deep shock right now! I will never forget Papa Barner! I wish I would have made it home to see him before this happened.....I will remember him sitting in his chair and ebony telling him that I could sing and he said "sing for me" and when. I finished all he said could say was "girl, go to American idol, you can sang" man Papa Bear im gonna miss you soooooo much
Angela Boone
February 15, 2011
Mrs. Barner and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Angela Boone RN and Doctors at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth General Surgery Clinic
February 15, 2011
The members of the I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 would like to extend their condolences to Earl's family. Our prayers and sympathy are with you. We are proud that this soldier was a member of our class. May God continue to bless and strengthen you duning this time.
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juan rodriguez
February 14, 2011
lina and daughters our condolence your husband was a great man he has earn everybody respect at work and outside work the way he was easy going very nice and funny when we were at his class it was fun at the meeting marina and i we missed him . we pray the lord to keep him close to him cause hi is a great people person .
February 14, 2011
At this time of loss, may you know His compassion, His grace, His Love. May the love of God surround you during your time of loss and sorrow. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Pastor Evans & Colossian Church family
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February 14, 2011
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