A Celebration of Life service for Earle Pettinger Jr., 84, will be held at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Family will greet friends an hour prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. and after the service as well. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Lucas Fire Department or the Norwood United Methodist Church.