Earl-Lively-Obituary

Earl Lively

Dallas, Texas

1927 - 2023

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DIED
July 3, 2023
LOCATION
Dallas, Texas

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LIVELY, Earl A day shy of Independence Day, we lost a great American Hero, Daddy & Husband. Navy in WWII, Air Force (first blue uniform Class 49-B), TX ANG to fly Jets, retiring as Col. Earl William Lively, Jr. His nickname painted on his F-86: W.H.F.P. (World's Hottest Fighter Pilot). A...

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I know I´m late doing this, but it was my uncle. My name is Marceil Lively and we share the interest in JFK and Ayn Rand. They were great friends, and Anna is named after her. I love and miss him very much.

Earl was one of a kind- a truly special person, with a razor sharp mind and wit. It was an honor to know him and I will be forever grateful for his generosity- the UNT Condo especially! He and my husband got on like a house on fire and enjoyed sharing good natured Cowboys vs NY Giants jabs. May his memory be for a blessing.