Earl Eberhart

Earl Lee Eberhart began his journey through life on January 3, 1940 to Eugene "Buster" Eberhart and Willie Ruth Hitchcock in Madison County, Hull, Georgia. Earl was educated in Madison County Schools and graduated from Southside High School in Colbert, GA. At an early age, Earl accepted Christ and became a member of the Colbert Grove Baptist Church. In 1962, Earl moved to Chicago, Illinois. When he moved to Chicago, he began his professional career at Lord & Bushnell Lumber Company Inc. as a Fork Lift Driver. He was there from 1962 to 1976. In 1976, Earl began working at Lake River Terminal as a Fork Lift Operator, ultimately retiring in 2002 after 26 years of service. Earl was a dedicated and hard working employee who was extremely proud about rarely missing work; only missing work when he was hospitalized. Because he was such a hard worker, Lake River Terminal asked him to come back as a part time worker occasionally after retirement. Earl just could not sit still after retirement; he worked as a bartender and eventually started his own moving service. Earl was the kind of person who always spoke to everyone and was known by many, especially on 79th Street. Earl was joined by his love, Margaret, whom he married in July of 1967. Earl and Margaret were married for 47 years in a very harmonious and happy marriage. To this union two children were born: Earl Maurice and Eric Lamar. Earl was a provider for his family and a role model for his sons, as well as any young person that he came into contact with. Earl always believed in treating people the way that he wanted to be treated, with dignity and respect. Anyone that knew Earl knows about his love for sports. He played basketball as a point guard in high school. He played baseball in the local league in Georgia as a short stop. His favorite teams were the Los Angeles Lakers, the Dallas Cowboys and the Brooklyn Dodgers that later became the L.A. Dodgers. Earl was also a longtime member of the Prince Hall Masonic Grand Lodge of Master Masons and attended the Cornerstone #91 Lodge. On February 6, 2016, Earl completed his life course at his home in Chicago, IL surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Willie Roger Thomas, Dennis and Harold Moon; sisters, Willene Eberhart, Gennie R. Long and Deborah Elliott. Earl leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Margaret; sons, Earl Maurice and Eric Lamar (Cheryl); grandchildren, Dzondria, Tyler, Jamal and Kai; great granddaughter, Jakyla; brothers, Howard T. Hitchcock (Dietrich), Alphonzo Hitchcock (Dianne) and Kevin Eberhart; sisters, Ida Campbell (Cleve) and Rev. Dr. Jannie Broadnax (Barry); and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Earl Eberhart

January 3, 1940 - February 6, 2015