Earl Jackson Icard

Earl Jackson Icard, 83, of Patriot passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at his residence. Born on January 12, 1936 in West Hamlin, West Virginia, Earl was the son of the late L.D. and Goldie Down Icard. On December 31, 1954, Earl married Sally Jo Dickson Icard, who survives him in Patriot. Earl was a concrete inspector for AEP for 38 ½ years. He enjoyed his grandchildren, football, and farming. Earl also enjoyed riding horses and motorcycles; he had ridden his motorcycle in all the lower forty-eight states. Earl is survived by his wife, Sally Jo Icard; sons, Jack L. (Sandra) Icard of Hawthorne, Florida and Jeff (Cathy) Icard of Gallipolis; grandchildren, Lindsey (Justin) Miller of Gallipolis and Corey (Rebecca) Icard of Loveland, Colorado; and great grandchildren, Riggs and Reece Miller. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. The funeral service for Earl will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Gene Harmon and Pastor Jim Plyburn officiating. Friends may call prior to the service from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.