Mr. Danny Ricky Earls, age 70, of Hudson passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. Born September 14, 1952 in Catawba County, Danny was a son of the late Brady Lee and Jenny Sisk Earls. Danny had worked in the furniture industry for many years and was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nina Jean Smith Earls; two brothers, Terry Lee Earls and Donald Curtis Earls; two sisters, Priscilla Lane Earls and Daphne Camille Queen; and a nephew, Steven Douglas Lowery. Survivors include his son, William Richard “Rick” Earls; a granddaughter, Kyra Lee Owens; ex-wife, Lisa Ann Richards; a step son, Tony Micheals; a step daughter, Kim Wilson; Two sisters, Linda Earls Thigpin (husband Glenn) and Wendy Earls Forquer; sister in law, Dianna Starnes Earls; he is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family will have a private memorial service at a later time. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.evansfuneralservice.com. Evans Funeral Service and Crematory of Lenoir are honored to serve the Earls family.