Earl Ray Whirls Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Earl Ray Whirls of Ross, Ohio, who passed away on March 15, 2026 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Earl Ray Whirls to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Whirls and Minnie Whirls (Pierce); his daughter Deborah McCreary (late Douglas); and his stepgreat-grandson Justin. He is survived by: his wife Dorothy "Winnie" Smith; his daughter Cynthia Goodlett (Rocky); his child-in-law Pat Gray; his grandchildren, Sabena Long (Joshua), Brandon McCreary and Sean Gray (Rita); his stepgrandchildren, Tamara Jackson, Rocky Goodlett, Jr. (Brandy) and Amber Goodlett; his great grandchildren, Austin, Noah, Callie, Marley, Julius and Ezri; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Harley (J. T.), Caleb, Aiden, Damien, Christina (Nick), Cheyenne (Keith), Brenden, Cole, Elliott, Edith, Abel and Jordan; and his sister Judith Knose (James). He is also survived by other loving relatives and friends.
If desired, memorials may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Network, P.O. Box 5041, Boone, Iowa 50950.
