Earl Tunell

1928 - 2024

Earl Tunell obituary, 1928-2024, Safford, AZ

Earl Tunell

1928 - 2024

BORN

1928

DIED

2024

Earl Tunell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vining Funeral Home - Safford on Feb. 6, 2024.

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Earl Andrew Tunell, of Pima, Arizona, born and raised in Arkansas, a United States Navy veteran, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather entered into life eternal Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the age of 95 years old. Earl was reunited with his sweetheart, Norma Jean Van Leuven Tunell, who preceded him in 2016.

Earl is survived by: his sister, Julie Greenstein of Tampa, Florida; three sons, Richard Earl Tunell (Donna), Eric Wane Tunell, and Brian Alan Tunell (Cindy); he leaves behind eight grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren, all of whom he loved dearly.

Earl was a wonderful friend to all. His generosity, kindness and integrity were his finest attributes. He was well loved and respected by his family and friends.

Funeral services for Earl will be conducted Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Vining Funeral Home's "Chapel of the Valley," by Pastor Dustin Willey of the Crossroads Baptist Church. Concluding services will follow in the Pima Cemetery.

Family will receive friends Tuesday morning, February 13, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., at the Vining Funeral Home.

Those who would like to attend Earl's service via Facebook Live can join on Vining Funeral Home's Facebook Page, Tuesday morning, February 13, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. (MST).

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Vining Funeral Home - Safford

1940 South 20th Avenue, Safford, AZ 85546

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