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Earl Zork Obituary
It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Earl Raymond Zork, age 88, on April 2, 2024. Earl was born in St. Louis, MO on August 18, 1935 and resided in Pulaski, GA.
Earl proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army for 20 years. Earl served tours in Vietnam, Korea, Japan, Indochina as well as Nurnberg, Germany.
Earl received the National Defense Service ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign with 60 Device, Overseas Ribbon, Army Commendation Medal, Korean Service Medal, united Nations Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Expert Rifle (M-14), Expert Rifle (M-16) and the Sharpshooter Pistol (.45 Cal).
Earl is predeceased by his beloved wife, Patricia Lou Zork and his parents, Carl and Beulah Zork. Earl is survived by his sister-in-law, and her five children.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Flanders Powell Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the Georgia Veterans memorial Cemetery, 2617 Vinson Highway, Milledgeville, GA 31061 with military honors.
To sign the online register, please visit www.flanderspowellfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the Christian Appalachian Project by clicking the link further below or at P.O. Box 55911, Lexington, KY 40555-5911.
Flanders Powell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Earl Raymond Zork.
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