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Name: Kenneth O. Early
Spouse: Opal W. Paxson Early
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Huntington, IN
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Birthdate: February 20, 1917   
Date of Death: November 17, 2006  
       

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Kenneth O. Early, age 89, 1417 Grayston Avenue, Huntington, died at 2:45 p.m. Friday (November 17, 2006) at Parkview Huntington Hospital.

Mr. Early retired in 1979 from Erie Railroad after 39 1/2 years in the signal department. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the American Legion Post #85 both in Huntington, the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, the Erie Railroad Veterans and the V.F.W. in Chicago, IL. Kenneth moved to Huntington in 1950 coming from Columbia City, IN. He graduated in 1935 from Columbia City High School and was a veteran Staff Sergeant in the United States Army serving during WW II.

Mr. Early was born on February 20, 1917 in South Bend, the son of Harry O. and Mary M. (Barney) Early. On December 23, 1942, in Wauseon, Ohio, he and Opal W. Paxson were married.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years - Opal W. Early of Huntington and several nieces and nephews. One brother - Lee E. Early preceded him in death.

Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. on Monday (November 20, 2006) at the Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN 46750. Funeral Service will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday (November 21, 2006) at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Rev. David Ballinger officiating. Burial will be in Blue River Cemetery, Whitley County, IN. The V.F.W. Post #2689 will conduct military graveside services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN 46750.

You may e-mail condolences to the family at: baileylove@sbcglobal.net
 
Last Updated: 11-21-2006 Alumni ID: 11393
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