Earl Adolf Bronson Jr.

Earl Adolf Bronson, Jr. was born September 2, 1941 in Evansville, Indiana. He was the first of 11 children born to Earl Adolf Sr. and Delcenia Bronson. He and his brother Don spent their early years in Evansville, after which the family moved to Chicago, Illinois. He began his primary education at Saint James Elementary School and graduated from Corpus Christi High School in 1959. After completing High School, he received valuable training and later worked as a Laboratory Technician. First, at Oak Forest Hospital, then he served for a while in Korea, and finally retired from Lakeside Veterans Administration Hospital after 37 years of employment. On February 5, 1977, he married a wonderful and kind-hearted woman, Barbara Trapp. From their union of 38 years was born four boys – Brandon, David, Michael, and Christopher. Earl was a devoted husband, loving father, diligent provider, and loyal friend to those who knew him. He was a peace-maker. He was a kind man. He always had something positive to contribute to the conversation. He was a father to all. Whether you asked for it or not – he generously gave wise and practical counsel to all who would listen. For the 73 years of his life, Earl never learned to drive a car – the truth of the matter is, he really didn’t want to. He would say: “Cars are manmade. So, who knows, the steering wheel might come off while I’m driving.” Subsequently, he and Barbara traveled everywhere together – with of course, Barbara doing all of the driving. On July 11, 1987, he symbolized his dedication to Jehovah by water baptism. He eagerly and consistently shared what he was learning with his wife and sons. Being a talker like his mother, Earl enjoyed engaging in conversation with all sorts of people in the field ministry. Sometimes, he would relate these experiences to his family and siblings. Expressing himself at the meetings was something he looked forward to – always having something informative to say as an interchange of encouragement to his spiritual brothers and sisters.Many have commented about his smile, laugh, dry humor, and encouraging words as they worked in the ministry together. In fact, he had made plans to share in the memorial campaign the day before his death. Earl lived a meaningful life of 73 years that sadly ended on March 22, 2015. He had confidence in the promise and hope that Jehovah, who created heaven and earth, can and will bring him back to life. He knew that in the near future, sickness and death will be a thing of the past and he looked forward to enjoying everlasting life on a paradise earth. Earl was preceded in death by one son, David Earl Bronson, his parents Earl Sr. and Delcenia Bronson, and three of his siblings, Kathleen, Don and Regina (Avant). Earl is survived by his wife: Barbara Bronson; three children: Brandon, Michael, and Christopher; siblings: Ngozi Okasili, Debra Franklin, Christopher (Charlita) Bronson, Phillip (Samora) Bronson, Phyllis Bronson-Bonaparte, Stephen (Julia) Bronson and Sonya (Melvin) Alsberry; grandchildren: Alexus, William, Keandre, Aniya, Ashton, Noah, Mason, Braylon, Colin. He is also survived by seven brothers and sisters in law: Jimmy (Carole) Trapp, Diane (William) Green, Michael Trapp, Effie Bailey, Pat (Will) Trapp, Linda Harries and Charles Trapp; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

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Earl Adolf Bronson Jr.

September 2, 1941 - March 22, 2015