Roddy Lee Earl

Roddy Lee Earl

Roddy Earl Obituary

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Roddy Lee Earl, age 64, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. Mr. Earl was born on December 3, 1961 in Oregon to the late Glen William Earl and Marsha Green Earl. He worked for many years as a gas station attendant and as a car crusher in junk yards. Mr. Earl served his country in the United States Air Force and was of the Christian faith.

Mr. Earl is survived by his wife of 36 years ~ Anita Keith Earl of Dawson Springs, KY; three daughters ~ Billie (Matthew) Williams of Henderson, KY, Lisa Earl of Tennessee and Renee Earl of Indiana; three sons ~ Glen Earl of Evansville, IN, Jerry Earl and Jesse Earl of Dawson Springs, KY; thirteen grandchildren ~ John Davis, Elizabeth Williams, Travis Williams, Shawn Williams, Patricia Williams, Andrew Davis, Robert Davis, Grace Lynn Earl, Raylee Earl, Ava Earl, Zander Earl, Courtney Earl and Robert Norris.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a stillborn son ~ Roddy Earl, II and several brothers and sisters.

There will be no services for Roddy Lee Earl at this time.

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Beshear Funeral Home

201 N Main St P.O. BOX 245, Dawson Springs, KY 42408

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