Earl Bethea Jr., of Lexington, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, October 16th, 2022 at the age of 63. He is survived by his beloved wife, Heidrun Magdelene; daughter, Samira Bethea; son, Yisrael Jerome (Yaelet) Bethea; mother, Geneva Bethea; siblings, Shirley, Mary Catherine, Nell, James, Harvey, Jason, and Ronnie; and grandchildren, Aviel, Avigyil, Ori, Pinguin, Bentzion, Gal, and Aela. He was predeceased by his brother Bobbie.
A private service will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Please omit flowers. In dedication of Earl's commitment to the United States Army and those who selflessly serve, the family asks that contributions in his memory be sent to Wounded Warrior Project, online at woundedwarriorproject.org. May his memory be for a blessing always.