Thomas John Earle Jr., a lifelong resident of Blacksher, Alabama, passed away at home on Sunday, April 30, 2017.
A high school graduate of Marion Military Institute, Tommy John completed college at Auburn University where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.
He returned home to work with his father's timber business and served on the board of directors for the Baldwin Electric Membership Corp.
He loved the outdoors and was an avid gardener.
Tommy John was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Gonzales Earle; his parents, Thomas and Martha Earle; and a sister Catherine Cortelyou.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene Emmons Earle of Blacksher, Alabama; a daughter, Elizabeth Torrans (Jay) of Mobile, Alabama; a son, Thomas John Earle III of Cumming, Georgia; two grandchildren whom he adored, Mary Mason Corbett and Lee Corbett; two sisters, Martha Smith (Bill) of Montrose, Alabama and Agnes Smith (Harry) of Montrose, Alabama; two nieces; a nephew; and a faithful companion, Biscuit.
A memorial service will be Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Montgomery Hill Baptist Church at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. Lonnie Byrd officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Montgomery Hill Building Fund, c/o Mr. John E. Chason, 69002 TJ Earle Road, Little River, AL 36550.
Arrangements by Norris Funeral Home, 402 E. 2nd St., Bay Minette, AL 36507, 251-937-9596. Online condolences at www.norrisfuneralservice.com.
