Earis Mazell Linder

Earis Mazell Linder, 63, of Bradenton, FL, passed away on March 24, 2022. He was born on January 7, 1959, in Dublin, GA, to the late Earnest and Lucile Linder. He accepted Christ as his personal savior and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Bradenton, FL. Affectionately called “Buck”, he received both his primary and secondary education in Laurens County School District in Dublin. After relocating to Florida, Buck completed his high school education in Pinellas County, Florida, and enrolled in accounting courses. Buck was an entrepreneur and successfully owned his own business, Dolittle, LLC. He was known for his superior work and artistry. Buck was simply a master at drywall. When it came to his craftsmanship, no other advertisement was necessary…. his work spoke for him. In addition to operating his own business, Buck was employed by Drywall Contracting Todd Wendell, Inc.

On February 14, 2006, he was joined in holy matrimony to the love of his life, Beverly Carter Linder, whom he lovingly called his “Brown Bear”. Buck was a member of Brothers United Mentoring. Buck donated his time and trailer to the youth for participation in the Martin Luther King, Jr. annual parade. His beautifully decorated trailer even won the top prize.

Buck’s passing brings sorrow to his beloved family of which he leaves to cherish his loving memories, his beloved wife, Beverly Carter Linder; mom, Clara McNear; daughters: Tekkita Parks of Dublin, GA, and Tanzania Thomas; a son, Adrian Carter (Iesha) of Bradenton, FL; sisters: Jackie Reyes (Hector) of Palm Bay, FL, Lavern Reynolds (Gary) of Dudley, GA, Mary Lou Linder of Atlanta, GA, and Gloria Ward (James) of Sarasota, FL; brothers: Michael Linder (Cynthia) of Buffalo, NY, Ray, Emmett (Catrese), Alonza, Stacey, Tommy Lee and Jimmie McNear, all of Bradenton, FL; his mother-in-law, Lucille Mitchell; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., on Friday, April 1, 2022, at Chandler’s Funeral Home, 1425 Dr. Martin L. King, Jr., Way, Sarasota, FL. Homegoing Services will be 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Happy Gospel Church, 1915 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL. Chandler’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.