Howard Lee Early, Sr.,

Howard Lee Early, Sr., age 67, of Gainesville passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011 at his residence following an extended illness.

Memorial Service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Hopewell Baptist Church. Dr. Robby Foster, Rev. Gary Wilson and Mr. Roger Maddox will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall.

Mr. Early was born on January 16, 1944 to the late Horace Eugene and Mary Early of Roanoke, Virginia. He worked as a printer for World Color and attended Hopewell Baptist Church. Mr. Early was also preceded in death by his brother Rob Early and sister Norma Burton.

Mr. Early is survived by his wife of 34 years Audrey Early; his sons Jim Early of Roanoke, VA, Lee Early of Griffin, GA, Chris Early of Oakwood; his son and daughter-in-law Mike and Crissie Boyd of Flowery Branch; his daughter Rita Martin of Flowery Branch; 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or online at www.cancer.org.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, GA 30542 is in charge of arrangements. Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.