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Official Obituary of

William Edward Earley

April 21, 1939 ~ December 24, 2022 (age 83) 83 Years Old

William Earley Obituary

William "Bill" Edward Earley of North Richland Hills, Texas, entered his eternal rest, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, December 24, 2022. William was born April 21, 1939, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to William O. Earley and Catherine Stein.

 

Bill Earley was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and Pastor to many. He will always be remembered for his deep love and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Countless lives were touched by his ministry, of over 40 years, after being supernaturally saved. Prior to his salvation experience and launch into full-time ministry, Bill was an accomplished business man and entrepreneur, having much success in the insurance industry amongst others.

 

Throughout his ministry call, Bill pastored three successful churches; Liberty Lighthouse Church in Haltom City, Texas, Family Worship Center in Grand Haven, Michigan and The Glory Church in Hurst, Texas. Beyond pastoring, he hosted radio shows on local Christian radio stations, hosted multiple Christian television programs, made many guest appearances and hosted television shows on TBN, Daystar and many more.

 

Outside of ministry, Bill "Preacher" was an avid golfer. The love of the game and friendships he made along the way kept him active and thriving on the golf course. Bill was also deeply invested in real estate both in the Metroplex and in west Texas at Possum Kingdom Lake where he was named "the original house-flipper." Bill enjoyed buying and selling lake homes for a profit while enjoying the pleasures of the water. He had a knowledge and love for watercraft, especially Cobalt boats.

 

Bill was proceeded in death by his parents, William and Catherine; and his daughter, Kelley Earley-O'Neal; and his wife, Beverly Earley (of 47 years).

 

Bill is survived by his wife, Juana Earley (married May 20, 2020); son Bill Jr. and wife Thelma; children Amanda and Matthew Enders, Sarah and Travis Welch, Michelle and Robert Iniguez, Billy, Benjamin and Daniel; son Brian and Sharon Earley; children  Lexi and Elijah (EJ); son Kris Earley, daughter Emily Morrison; Grandson Austin O'Neal and wife Melissa, and grandson Jordan O'Neal and wife Jade. Great-grand children Abel, Jaxon, Josephine, Nolan, Esme, Gabriel, Gia, Brooks and Reese.


Services

Visitation
Thursday
December 29, 2022

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Forest Ridge Funeral Home Memorial Park Chapel
8525 Mid Cities Blvd.
North Richland Hills, Texas 76182

Funeral Service
Friday
December 30, 2022

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Oasis Community Worship Center
5612 Glenview Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76117

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