Mr. Darryl Dewitt Earley
(March 9, 1956 - April 19, 2024)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Thursday, April 25, 2024/ 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Funeral Location: Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Friday, April 26, 2024/3:00 p.m.
Interment Location:
Dear Family,
I learned. of Darryl’s transition
to his heavenly reward only recently .
His Mother , Ms. Ola Ruth was a neighbor , living in the Historic Waverly Community and a fellow Washingtonian of Booker T. Washington HS.
I remember Darryl & his brother at Mrs. Weeks ( their Grandmother’s house) on
Bratton St. growing up.
I remember Darryl’s production talents at ETV & his musicianship on several bands over the years as he parlayed his skills in many venues doing what he obviously enjoyed tremendously.
Darryl will be missed by co-workers, at ETV, band members,
and certainly his family & friends who thought well of such a great guy!
May he now rest in the Joy of Jesus.!
To the Early Family, please accept our sincerest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Early was such a dedicated son and caregiver to his late mother who was our United Order of Tents sister which is how we came to know him. May God bless and strengthen you at this time.
I regret so much that I cannot be with you today.
Darryl was a friend and colleague for many years at ETV. I have always enjoyed his thoughtful contributions to Fb on such a regular basis, always so well-informed, and with such a great conscience about all things, all people, and the world around us! He is too soon gone, but I am happy that he can now be at peace.
Darryl, you will always be missed, but what a tremendous legacy you leave behind!
To the family, I am keeping you in prayer for God’s comfort and peace.
My thoughts and prayers to members of the Earley family upon hearing of Darryl’s passing. Darryl was a colleague and friend of mine during his tenure as a Director at South Carolina ETV. Darryl was a talented musician. I will always fondly remember Darryl for recognizing my talent as a News Reporter at WIS-TV, and major markets. Musically Darryl inspired me to sing jazz music with Big Band orchestras, and play the organ and piano, at various churches throughout Columbia and surrounding areas. Darryl, rest in peace my friend. We will see each other again, as we play and sing music with the angels. You will truly be missed and always remembered. May our Lord and Saviour be with you. Prayerfully, Jackie Johnson.
Condolences and prayers to David and our other family members. May peace be with you in this time of sorrow. Phillip, Jr., Sean, Lynn and Millercin Weeks
May God Bless & keep you in your time of need
Our condolences go out to the family of Darryl Early. he was a good friend and musician, he will be truly missed.
Our prayers and condolences to the family.
Prayers to your family. You are definitely missed!
Sincere condolences to the Earley Family. So sorry to hear of his passing. I admired his dedication to his mother. Praying for comfort and strength during this time.🙏🏾🙏🏾
Heartfelt Condolences
Willie & Lucille Adams
Condolences to the Early family! Rest in peace classmate!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
To David and Family, my condolences to you. To lose a soul that you have connected with by family, church, school, and other friends all your life is difficult. May the peace of God be with you and the family.
I Extend My Heartfelt 💔 Sympathy and Condolences To The Earley Family ❣️ Darryl Was A Great Musician 🎶 I Played On Gigs With Him On Many Occasions. R.I.P.eace 🙏🏾 Darryl. Larry Palmer (Drummer,)
Another musician has earned his wings!
He will be missed!
My condolences to the family.
I have been Blessed to have been Friends with Darryl for almost 50 yrs and he has been backbone of my musical career for about the same time. He Made Me a Better Person as well as a Better Musician. I will miss you But We Will Meet Again. RIP my Beautiful Brother!!!
My heart felt condolences and prayers to the Earley family. I knew Darryl as a friend and musician. He will truly be missed by many who knew him. I loved him as a brother and will miss his presence. God has his son now and he’s resting easy!
On behalf of the Casey family I want to express our condolences and prayers for the Early family. Darryl and I shared a lot of fond memories. It amazed us both that we played in a band together for years before we found out that we were cousins by way of his mother’s side and my father’s side of the family (Able/Williams/Weeks/Bluford). We continued to collaborate in music ventures through the years. RIP cousin Darryl.
On behalf of the Retroplayers Band we wish to extend condolences to the Earley family. He will certainly be missed, but not forgotten.
Lewis and I are heartbroken by the news of Darryl’s passing and send our condolences to the Earley family. My family and the Earleys are related by marriage. Darryl and I were also close friends and colleagues for decades at ETV. He was thoughtful, soft spoken, intelligent, always one for a good laugh and so talented, both musically and creatively. A superb storyteller during his TV career.
Rest in power, DE. We will always love and remember you.
My deepest condolences to the Earley Family. Darryl will truly be missed. I value the friendship that we have had over the years. I will always cherish the love and kindness shown to me by Darryl and his mother.
To the family, stay encouraged.
I love you big brother!!!
You taught me so many life lessons, and we shared so many joyful music memories over 40 yrs with Bennie Checo Williams! Get your rest, good night!!
The time we spent talking and laughing with each other and at each other will be truly missed. You are forever engraved in my heart.
My deepest condolences to the family and friends.
Our paths crossed when we both worked in the TV business here in Columbia SC. Darryl worked at SC ETV, and I worked at both WLTX, and WIS. Darryl was a good friend and he played a major role in the success of the Jobman Caravan Show. He was gifted with producing thought provoking memorable stories about the struggles of Black South Carolinians. He was also a gifted musician who enjoyed sharing music. He will be missed but not forgotten. My heartfelt prayers and condolences to his family and friends.
Charles Aiken and Family
Just talked to his brother last week. Mrs Early thank you, I thank you and St Mark thank you.
May God continue to comfort this family during their time of bereavement.
Betty B. McClendon & Family
My heartfelt condolences to the Family. Darryl and I were neighbors for over 10 years. Not only was he an amazing neighbor, he was also my friend. His spirit will forever shine in my heart!
With mixed emotions as I will miss my friend and what a lovely and kind person he was but happy that he is well and at peace. He is already missed!
My condolences and prayers to the family and relatives.