Loren M. Earl, age 80, passed away on December 11, 2012 in Woodlake, CA. He was born in Exeter, CA to Louis M. and Florence G. Earl. Loren attended Exeter schools and Visalia High School. He was very proud of his military service, having served almost 20 years total in the US Navy and Air Force. While enlisted in the US Navy Loren was assigned to the USS Sperry battleship. Loren was his fathers caretaker for several years. Loren was kind, intelligent, and generous. He enjoyed talking about current events and politics. He especially liked to discuss his military life with fellow Veterans. Loren and his younger brother Gary, who preceded him in death by only 3 months, were good friends and shared mutual hobbies. Loren will be greatly missed by his friends, neighbors, his brother Glen Earl and niece Susan of Madera, his sister Carol Earl of Visalia, and many cousins. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in Lorens name to your choice of charity. A memorial service will held Friday, December 21, 2012 at 1:30pm, at Hadley-Marcom Funeral Chapel - Visalia, CA. Burial will be private. Services entrusted to Hadley-Marcom Funeral Chapel.