Earl Leslie Fearing, age 84, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, OH. Born March 9, 1935 in Columbus, OH to the late Ernest and Goldie Fearing. He proudly served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. He was the owner and operator of his own over-the-road trucking business and greatly enjoyed driving across the country. Most importantly, he was a preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for most of his life. Preceded in death by his sons, Randy and Earl; brothers, Ernest, Eddie, and Thomas; and sister, Betty Lou. Survived by beloved wife of nearly 56 years, Barbara Fearing; children, Teresa, Les, Aaron, and Todd (Roberta); grandchildren, Wesley, Leslie, Marc, Alexa, Wyatt, Zachariah, and one on the way; siblings, Mary, Lucille, Helen, Shirley, and Charlein; numerous other relatives and many friends. Friends may call Sunday, September 29, 2019 from 2 p.m. until time of funeral service at 4 p.m. at the O.R. Woodyard Co. South Chapel, 1346 S. High St. in Columbus, OH. Reverend Todd Fearing officiating. Interment will be 9:30 a.m. on Monday, September 30, 2019 at the Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 W. Third St. in Dayton, OH 45428. Cemetery Details Dayton National Veterans Cemetery Dayton, OH Loading map Previous Events Visitation SEP 29. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET) O. R. Woodyard South Chapel 1346 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207 Loading map Funeral Service SEP 29. 4:00 PM (ET) O. R. Woodyard South Chapel 1346 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207 Loading map Committal Service SEP 30. 9:30 AM (ET) Dayton National Veterans Cemetery Dayton, OH Loading map