William Albers Earman,Sr. went to be with our Lord on February 14 ^th with family by his side.

He was the youngest child born to Elizabeth Albers and Joseph S. Earman in 1934.  William was born in West Palm Beach and raised in Vero Beach, graduating from Vero Beach High School in 1952 where he was proud to have played on the offensive line. His senior year the football team became the first to go undefeated. After High School, he served in the United States Army 1954 at the end of the Korean War.  During his time in the military, he married his high school sweetheart Mary Lena Hamilton in Fort Bragg, NC.

After his time in the service, William graduated from University of Florida from the School of Journalism and Communications in 1958. He traveled the country with his wife Mary and family, working in the TV and radio industry, starting with WPDQ in Jacksonville where he flew in a two-seat helicopter reporting traffic as Ed Grant. Next was WWBC in Cocoa Beach/Rockledge where he was a live, on-air radio broadcaster for ABC news during the beginning Manned Space Flights, many blew up, which led to animated live broadcasts. He built and developed numerous radio and tv stations all over the US including a highly rated radio station, WKIO (K104) in Champaign, Illinois.

Many years and adventures later, William and Mary came back home to Vero Beach to take care of his mother. After her death he realized that his calling was to help other elderly citizens. This led him to enroll in the Episcopal School for Deacons in Orlando and became ordained in International Ministerial Fellowship. His Christian ministry focused on the care of the elderly, both privately and care facilities. He helped the neediest. He was involved in the founding and creation of Christ Church of Vero Beach. And loved his church family. He gave his heart to teaching the Thursday morning bible study.

He was a man of strong faith. His favorite saying was" My Lord and my God". He believed that the secret to a long marriage was communication, honesty, openness, and love.  He and his loving wife Mary would celebrate their 66th wedding anniversary in March 2021.

William had an anecdote and funny story for everything, and often could be found in conversations with people he had just met.

William spoke freely and openly about life after death and his belief to "be not afraid." He believed that God works quietly, firmly, and in His own time.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, brother Joe Henry, and sister Georgia Ann. William is survived by his beloved wife Mary, his devoted sons William, Jr. and John Dewitt (Heidi), many loving Grandchildren: Elissa(Brad), Lori(Chris), John, Travis(Erin), Allison, Kyle(Meaghan), Aaron(Rachel), Brandon, Erika, 7 great-grandchildren, and dear friends and relatives both near and far. He was proceeded in death by his faithful friend and family dog Lucy.

A memorial service will be held October 9, 2021 at 10:00AM at the Christ Church, 667 29th Street, Vero Beach, FL.

In lieu of flowers please make a contribution to Christian FM in memory of Bill.

9055 Americana Road, Suite 24, Vero Beach, Fl. 32966

God Bless