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John Earl Harcrow, 89, of Sweet Home, passed away Dec. 8, 2022, after a three-year battle with cancer.

Earl was born Oct. 23, 1933, in Glover, Okla., to John Robert and Lois Lucille (Mullens) Harcrow. He was the oldest child, and the only son, born to them.

He spent his childhood in Glover until his family moved to Sweet Home in 1946. He attended Foster School and Sweet Home High School.

Earl married Elaine Nicholson on his 20th birthday in 1953. They recently celebrated 69 years of marriage. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, reading, and spending time with his family.

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