Earl M Kingery of Elma, Washington, passed away on February 13th, 2024, in Lacey, Washington. He was 82 years old.

Earl was born on December 20th, 1941, in Eugene, Oregon to parents Warren B. Kingery and Anna Marie Nordwell. Shortly after his birth, the family relocated to Matlock, Washington. Earl lived in and around the city of Elma for most of his adult life. He graduated from Mary M. Knight High School and then joined the United States Air Force from January of 1964 to February of 1968. He then went on to work for Karl Goeres Farming and then began doing his own long haul trucking.

Earl was a member of The Elma Order of Eagles for over 57 years and always participated with them in one of his favorite pastimes: playing pool. He was also an avid outdoorsman and loved to go hunting, camping, and go out for picnics. Earl had a zest for life and enjoyed getting down and living it up!

Earl is preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Anna Kingery; brother, Paul Kingery; and sisters Mary Kimmerly, Evelyn Burger, Ruth Sanders, and Easter Hoyt.

He is survived by his brother, Orlen Kingery, as well as 25 beloved nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are under the care of Harrison Family Mortuary.