Obituaries

September 8, 1948 to August 15, 2021

WINAMAC - Cloyde Richard Earp, 72, of Kewanna, passed away, following a battle with cancer, Sunday, Aug. 15, at the home of his mother-in-law in rural Monterey.

He was born Sept. 8, 1948 in Rochester, to the late Cloyde Russell and Florence L. Johnson Earp. He graduated from Onarga Military School and Vincennes University.

Cloyde Earp

Survivors include:
Christine Reinhold Earp, Wife
Ross (Nicole) Earp, Son
Allison (Randy Kopka) Earp, Daughter
Jacob (Amy) Koepkey, Step-Son
Maci Earp, Granddaughter
Maddison Earp, Granddaughter
Esther Earp-Kopka, Granddaughter
Logan Koepkey, Step-Grandson
Griffin Koepkey, Step-Grandson
Madelyn Koepkey, Step-Granddaughter
Sawyer Koepkey, Step-Grandson
Donna Clark, Sister
Phyllis Covey, Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Esther Mack Reinhold, Mother-in-law

Preceded in death by:
Valentine Reinhold Jr., Father-in-law

Mr. Earp worked most of his life as a farmer and a truck driver. During his retirement, he worked alongside his son in his farming operation. He was a member of Leiter’s Ford United Methodist Church and was a 4-H leader for 30 years. He was the founder of Fulton County Model Railroad Club. He was a train enthusiast and especially enjoyed model railroading. He loved his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 22, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. (Sunday), at the funeral home with Rev. Nancy Foster officiating. A graveside service will be at 4:30 p.m. (3:30 p.m. CT)), Sunday, at Earp Cemetery in Cornell, IL. Burial will follow.

Memorial donations may be made to Leiter’s Ford United Methodist Church or Monterey United Methodist Church.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.