Earl Trounce Conway, Sr., 88, born in Pass Christian, Mississippi on November 20, 1932, died November 20, 2020 in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was formally educated in the segregated schools of Pass Christian.  He was a member of St. Paul AME Church, Gulfport.

Earl was an entrepreneur, owning many businesses including welding and pulp wood companies, as well as being a commercial fisherman for many years. Making sure he included his sons on his business ventures, he taught them the values of being responsible, working hard, having integrity and failure never being an option. Instilling a sense of pride, self-worth and leading by example, Earl created lifelong lessons that have played an integral role in his children's many accomplishments.

Earl "Catfish" Conway had a true love for life. He enjoyed hunting, playing poker, telling jokes, watching wrestling, fishing and taking care of animals. He always had a joke or wise crack ready for any occasion. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren who lovingly called him "Poppy."

Mr. Conway was married to the late Mary Louise Lyons Conway for 43 years and to this union six children were born, Warren, Earl Jr., Leonard, Rodney, Wanda and Shinall.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lauretta Conway; wife, Mary Conway; two sons, Rodney Conway and Kenny Peters; and great-grandson, Jeremiah Conway

He is survived by his wife, Shelley Ingram Conway; five sons, Jimmy Casey, Atty. Warren (Maxine) Conway, Earl Jr. (Rhonda) Conway, Leonard (Jasmin) Conway, Shinall (Mavis) Conway; two daughters, Dr. Wanda Conway Bradley, Mary Ann(Dennis) Ratcliff; and two step children, Alsheena (Jeramy) Govan, Joseph Ingram, Jr.; one brother, Arthur (Danuella) Conway; two sisters, Mary (Arthur) Hall, Carletta (Larry) Jenkins and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Paul AME Church 3204 21st Street, Gulfport, MS 39501.