Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Catlett, Jr., Earl Louis  August 11 2004
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Earl Louis Catlett, Jr.
Nov. 8, 1924 August 11, 2004

Services: Thurs., Aug. 19, 12 p.m. 


Earl Louis Catlett, Jr. born November 8, 1924 in Oxnard, California, to Earl 
Louis and Nana Vesta (Sentell) Catlett. He lost a long fight from 
complications of cancer on August 11, 2004, in Bakersfield.

Earl married Kay Kinneberg on August 18, 1950, in a dual ceremony with his 
brother, Thomas.

During World War II he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps (1943-45) and saw 
duty in the Western Pacific. Earl was a workaholic, setting a positive work 
ethic for his progeny, holding down three jobs for most of his working life. 
He graduated from University of California at Santa Barbara and taught 
Industrial Arts in the Kern County school system from 1950 until 1999. He was 
a Teacher Hall of Fame recipient in 1996. He worked at Sears in Bakersfield as 
a hardware specialist during non-teaching times from 1951 until 2002. Earl 
started Candid Wedding Photography in 1974, working during his off hours. 
During one year he photographed ninety-nine weddings.

Earl came to have a personal relationship with Christ after attending a Billy 
Graham Crusade in Fresno in 1962. Earl was a devout Christian and a member of 
the Olive Drive Church. He was an honest, hardworking gentleman and an 
unforgettable example to those who love him and mourn his passing. May God 
bless you, Earl.

Earl is survived by his wife; his three children, Earl Louis Catlett, III, Jan 
Susan Perkins, and Susan Lynn Catlett; his granddaughter, Kimberly Green and 
husband, Randy; and his grandson, Jason Perkins and wife, Kara, all of 
Bakersfield. His brother, Richard Ezra Catlett of Port Angeles, Washington, 
also survives him. His brother, Thomas Sentell Catlett preceded him in death.

Viewing will be held Thursday, August 19, 9:00-10:00 a.m., at Greenlawn SW, 
followed with a Life Celebration also being held Thursday, August 19, 12 Noon 
at Olive Drive Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family of Earl Catlett requests that donations be sent 
to Olive Drive Church, 5500 Olive Drive 93308. 


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