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Don Eargle Obituary
Mr. Eargle went to be with his Lord Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Born in Columbia, SC, he was a son of the late Irby R. Eargle and Dorothy Buff Eargle. Mr. Eargle was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and worked as an automotive mechanic. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and was an Eagle Scout. He received the Lamb Award, the Silver Beaver and Order of the Arrow.
Surviving are his loving wife, Mary Ann Eargle of Lexington; sons, Don Rial Eargle II (Toni) of Lexington, Michael L. Smith (Betty) of Irmo, and Russell L. Smith (Tammy) of Lexington; sister, Sylvia Allen (Joel) of Boise, ID; brother, Lynn Eargle (Charlene) of Tampa, FL; grandchildren, Noah Eargle, Amanda and Dawson Smith, Kimberly McMillion (Brian), Taylor and Brandon Wright.
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Memories and Condolences
for Don Eargle
Bill & Shirley Vogel
September 15, 2011
We were saddened to read of Don's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you, Mary, and with your family. Remember that Jesus Christ said, "Peace I leave with you", and He also said, "I will never leave you alone". Draw on His words at this difficult time in your life.
September 12, 2011
Mary Ann and family,
I am sorry for your loss. I know you will have a big hole in your heart. You are in my prayers.
Jean (Merrill) Whitener
Chris Lefebvre
September 9, 2011
Mary Ann, so sorry to hear of your loss. We were all blessed to have the pleasure of knowing Don. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Love Chris (Askew) and Joe LeFebvre
Gary Bolton
September 9, 2011
Dear Mary Ann and Family
I am so sadden to hear of Don’s passing. He was great guy who always had a joke up his sleeve and a smile on his face. He was a leader by example. He will be missed.
Tammy Simmons
September 9, 2011
Mary Ann and family - we hold you in our hearts and prayers. Don was truly a wonderful man and he will be missed by all that knew and loved him. He was a inspiration to us all with never giving up. We are here for you whenever you need us. Love, Clifton, Tammy, Tiffany & Lee
September 9, 2011
DON YOU WILL ALWAYS REMAIN ONE OF OUR FONDEST MEMORIES OF OUR TIMES TOGETHER AT HANCOCK.REST IN PEACE OUR FREIND AND MAY GOD WATCH OVER THOSE LEFT BEHIND JIMMY AND VICKI MACK
Rick & Tina Stewart
September 9, 2011
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May His peace be with you during this difficult time.
SHERWOOD COLLINS
September 9, 2011
MARY ANN, YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND IN OUR PRAYERS, WE WILL MISS DON'S SMILES . HIS DETERMINATION TO DO THINGS HE LOVED WAS AMAZING . WE LOVE YOU BOTH AND WILL ALWAYS BE HERE FOR YOU.. DON IS IN HEAVEN NOW AND WHAT A COMFORTING THOUGHT THAT IS. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS SHERWOOD AND MARGARET
Jane Boyter
September 9, 2011
Mary Ann I am so sorry for your loss I at present am dealing with illness, my husband has so many medical problems so my prayers are with you. stay strong and remember don't be sorry for what could have been but rejoice in what you had with him. God said this life is temporary and our best is yet to come. I knopw you may not remember me but I came several years with the Hobgood's to Daytona and the other races. may God bless and keep Jane Boyter
September 9, 2011
Don will be remembered for many things. Each person will have their own memory. We will always think of him when we bring out the camel, the donkey, sheep, cow and chicken. Wow...what a talent he had. Love to each of you. May you feel God always in and around you.
Harvey and Patsy
Doug Stone
September 9, 2011
The Scouting family of the Indian Waters Council, BSA extends our sympathies and prayers. Don was always there for our Scouts and we will miss him.
John Ruff
September 9, 2011
Rest in peace Don ---Thanks for all your help during the years we worked together
Chris Rodgers Overturf
September 9, 2011
I grew up with the Eargle family at Mt. Tabor...Lyn...I am so sorry for your loss...May God bless you & the family with peace in this time of sorrow.
The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home
September 9, 2011
Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.
Stephanie Dietz
September 8, 2011
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you all and keep you safe.
Janet Morgan
September 8, 2011
Russell and Tammy, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in our prayers.
James and Janet Morgan
September 8, 2011
I are sorry to hear of Don's passing. Many good memories Don from our years of working together. May you and the family feels God's arms surround you with comfort. Sheryl Trexler
Suzie Howard
September 8, 2011
Mary Ann,
We are so sorry to hear of Don's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May your memories help you through the days ahead. We also pray for God's comforting touch and his peace to be with you.
We love you,
Mike and Suzie
Ron Beveridge
September 8, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
James Sease
September 8, 2011
Mary Ann and Family,
We were saddened to hear about Don. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We thought well of him. Please know at the Lord will walk with you all through this.
With prayers and love,
Jimmy, Denise and Elizabeth Sease
The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home
September 8, 2011
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
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