Wednesday, February 15, 2023 12:22 pm

"Goldbird" Arthur Earls, age 69, born September 4, 1953 to the late O.P. Earls and Sarah Estelle Godfrey Earls passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

He was predeceased in death by his wife, Jolynne Phillips Earls of 44 years; brothers, Buck, John, Opal, Wilbur and Joel (Speed) Earls; grandson, Westyn Smith.

Goldbird is survived by his children, Christopher Joseph Earls, Jennifer Lynne Earls, and Joshua David Earls; three grandchildren, brothers, George Earls, Tracy Earls, Joseph Earls; sisters, Norma Sue Keown, Marcy Drake, Judy Henderson, and Cynthia Bridges.

Celebration of Life Services were held February 10 at Rutherford Chapel, Forest City.

Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family.