Earl Hayden Maready, age 86, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 29, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Tebo and Eva Maready, brothers Delwood Maready and Kellon Maready of Chinquapin, NC.

Earl is survived by his wife, Louise, of 66 years.  His brother, Walter Southerland of Spring, TX.  His children, Robert Maready (Dee Ann) Lagrange, NC; Penny Batten (Garry) Pink Hill, NC;  Nanette King (Graham) Kinston, NC; and Thomas Maready LaGrange, NC.

His Grandchildren; Johnathan Edwards (Heather) of Deep Run, NC; Amanda Jones (Dalton) of Pink Hill, NC; Jacob Maready of LaGrange, NC;  Kristin Cutlip (Zach) of Winterville, NC; Kayla King of Mt. Pleasant, SC;  Dylan Maready, (Ashley) of LaGrange, NC; and Taylor Batten of Pink Hill, NC.

His Great-Grandchildren; Camden Batten, Sneads Ferry, NC; Raylan Futrell, Pink Hill, NC; Hayden Edwards, Deep Run, NC; Noah Jones, Pink Hill, NC and Arden Cutlip, Winterville, NC.

Earl worked at Ford Motor Company in Wallace, NC in his early years.  He served as a Deacon at Poston Baptist Church, Wallace, NC for several years until they moved to Kennedy Home in Kinston, NC in 1971.  They served the children in their care for 17 years, while raising their own four kids.  He worked in the maintenance department helping several children learn mechanic work among many other things.  He worked at Lowes of Kinston, NC after leaving Kennedy Home until he retired in 2000.

During his retirement he and his wife enjoyed camping and fishing on the pier in Surf City, NC for several more years until he became too sick to do so.

Earl was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and a past Deacon of his church, Potters Hill Advent Christian Church, Pink Hill, NC.

Special love and thanks to the ladies; Kari, Donna and Ashley of Cardinal Care Hospice. Their love and attention never wavered.  To our Mom who stayed by his side loving him daily till his last breath.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the "In His Service" fund in honor of Earl Maready at Potters Hill Advent Christian Church, 984 Church Road, Pink Hill, NC  28572..

Visitation:

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

6:00 until 8:00 PM

Community Funeral Home, Beulaville, NC

Funeral Service:

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

10:00 AM

Community Funeral Home, Beulaville, NC

Interment:

East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville, NC

Community Funeral Home of Beulaville is honored to serve the Maready family.