Earl-Exum-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint

Earl Victor Exum

Sep 1, 1928 - Jan 1, 2026

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Earle and Betty were patients of mine for many years I remember the with fondness

Heaven has gained one of a kind!!! It might be odd to say, but I very much enjoyed reading about Earl! I was not aware of his upbringing and early working years! I will always have fond memories of riding bikes and hanging out with my fellow Bennett Drive neighborhood kids! ♥

What a great guy! As an apprentice in tool add die, he told me how lucky I was to get an apprenticeship. He talked about his youth and Korea and made me feel really lucky. He said he was just a trainee but he was one of the nicest people I had ever met, comical, compassionate, honest and a really good teacher. I’ll never forget Earl, Paul Patzwell and Charlie Simpson having their hilarious joking sessions.

Angie and all the Exum crew—remember your dad’s sweet demeanor and warm smile. I have many fond memories playing in that house and loved your parents and how they welcomed all us Bennett kids into their home, pool, streets for some fine childhood memories. I am so sorry that I missed the funeral as I saw the clip on Channel 12 on Monday. Much love to you and your family during the is time of sorrow but he is home with Betty. Take comfort in the memories and love you shared.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family! He was a great man! Big hugs!

i worked with Earl for 35 years and enjoyed many good times,HE IS GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN; REST IN PEASE MY FRIEND.

I knew Mr Earl Exum by coincidence. My father's name was Felton Exum. My uncle's name was Earl. Back in the days of phone books people would get our phone numbers mixed up. They would call him for us, and us for him. One day he called my dad and they talked for a long time. They found out they both worked for General Motors, my dad worked for Fisher body number one, they were both welders at that time, and they both loved to Garden. He was very kind and they had a wonderful conversation....

Sadly, I’m gone for the winter, and unable to pay my respect. I worked at Grand Blanc with Earl for many years. I have NEVER heard a person speak a cross word about him. Earl was always just a pleasure to be around. Just a kind person. May God Bless him, and provide his family with peace!

Our thoughts go out to his family. May you rest in peace Earl.


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Earl's Obituary

Exum, Earl Victor, 97, of Burton, went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2026 following a brief illness.Earl was born in Helena, AR on September 1, 1928 to Arthur and Goldie Exum. He grew up during the Depression era in Paragould, AR, raised by a single mother, and learned the importance of...

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