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Earl Gurkin Obituary

LELAND - Earl Brown Gurkin Jr., 61, of Leland, died Friday, May 3, 2013. Services: Funeral, 2 p.m. Tuesday Riegelwood Baptist Church. Burial in church cemetery. Visitation, 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the church. Survived by: Wife, Dixie; sons, Earl and Michael; daughter, Pamela Cumber; parents, Earl and Alice; brother, Robert; sisters, Carol Spradley and Jean Creech; and eight grandchildren. McKenzie Mortuary of Whiteville.

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Published by Fayetteville Observer on May 5, 2013.

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Jamie Hardee

May 18, 2013

I am so sorry to hear this. My prayers go out to the whole family.

Wanda Flowers

May 13, 2013

Dixie I am so sorry to hear about Earl and I have you and the family in my prayers...I know God Has a another Angel and now Jennifer has another one to be with her.. Love Ya.. Wanda Irving Flowers

Dan & Shirley Caison

May 8, 2013

Gurkin Family we are so sorry to hear of your loss yall are in our thoughts and prayers.

May 7, 2013

What great memories I have of the Gurkin Family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love to you,
Donna Dees Aldredge & Family

JC & Susan Edwards

May 7, 2013

Our hearts go out to all of Earl's family members & friends. We are so glad we got to share so many Mustang/Carshow memories (burnouts up the driveway at the house)with Earl. Memories that we will always remember. Earl may be gone, but he will forever live in our hearts

Tim and Tina Kearney

May 6, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Earls family and friends. We are very sorry for your loss.

May 6, 2013

Dixie, my prayers are with you and your family. Earl was a wonderful man, husband, and father. He leaves a great legacy. Love, Gail Cannon

Elgie&Marie Jones

May 6, 2013

Dixie and family
may GOD meet your every need in all your
life ahead'

East Columbus Primary Care Staff

May 6, 2013

What a testimony his life was!!Thank you for allowing us the pleasure to know such an amazing man.Everyone is in our thoughts and prayers....

Tillie Clark

May 6, 2013

So very sorry. You all have been and will continue to be in my prayers.

Rob Gurkin

May 5, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Earl's passing. I know if Dad (Clyde) was still around, he would be crushed. I will never forget "pig pickin'" and fishing in the pond. Thanks for the memories!

Sheila & Shane Irving

May 5, 2013

Dixie and family, so sorry to hear about Earll. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. God be with you in the days to come.

BECCA

May 5, 2013

SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR DAD.I KNOW I STILL MISS MINE EVERY DAY. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

Nello Filippini Jr

May 5, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the Gurkin family

Betty Watts

May 5, 2013

Dixie and family;
so sorry to hear about Earl,remember I will be praying for you and family
God Bless

May 5, 2013

Dixie and Family....I am so sorry to hear about Earl. He was truly a loving and wonderful man and will truly be missed. GOD be with you and comfort you. I love u all so very much.... Patty Jones

May 5, 2013

Dear Dixie and Family. We are so sorry to hear about Earl. You are in our prayers. Love, Terry and Jarrell Baughman

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