1946
Thomas
2019
Thomas Eaton, Sr.
February 12, 1946 — June 24, 2019
Thomas Eaton, Sr.
Fulton- Thomas Ellis Eaton, Sr., 73, died Monday, June 24, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born February 12, 1946 in Greenville, Mississippi to William Edley Eaton and Vera Josephine Eddings Eaton. On April 7, 1963, Thomas married the former Nancy Lou Leffler and together they have three children, Tommy, Katherine, and Jeff.
Thomas worked for ADM as the Master Pilot of the Water Vessel “Sally Archer” for over 40 years before his retirement in 2011. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and being outdoors. He was an avid reader. Thomas loved his family and especially treasured his grandchildren. He was a member of Open Door Baptist in Tupelo.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy Eaton of Fulton; three children, Tommy Eaton and his wife, Jessica of Saltillo, Katherine McAlpine of Fulton, and Jeff Eaton and his wife, Kristna Eaton of Fulton; grandchildren, Jennifer Beadel of Georgia, LeAnn Hudson of Fulton, Harrison Eaton of Saltillo, Hayden Eaton of Saltillo, Holder Eaton of Saltillo, Laryssa Eaton of Fulton, Caitlyn Watson of Leland, Triston Eaton of Fulton, and Brynlee Eaton of Fulton; great-grandchildren, Ashton Letson and his wife, Katie of Fulton, Kylee Letson of Golden, Taylor Ford of Georgia, Seth Ford of Georgia, Logan Garcia of Georgia, Zaylee Hudson of Fulton and Krew Hudson of Fulton and one great-grandson expected on December 18; four sisters, Linda Broyhill and her husband, Laddy of Oregon, Madelyn Parker of Hattiesburg, Brenda Donald of Jackson and Mary Eaton; four brothers, Cliff Eaton and his wife, Carol of Tupelo, Jesse Eaton, Sr. and his wife, Susan of Tupelo, Matt Eaton of Baldwyn and William Eaton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Vera Jo Eaton; one granddaughter, Crystal Letson; and one brother, Freddie Eaton.
Visitation will be 12 p.m. until service time Saturday, June 29, 2019 at W. E. Pegues, Tupelo.
Services honoring his life will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Jefferson Street Chapel of W. E. Pegues with Rev. Bobby Humphreys officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jesse Eaton Jr., William Eaton, Harrison Eaton, Cliff Eaton Jr., Hayden Eaton and David Wilson.
Memorials may be made to National Kidney Foundation, www.kidney.org/donation .
The service will be live streamed and recorded for those who may not be able to attend at www.peguesfuneralhome.com .
Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com .
Fulton- Thomas Ellis Eaton, Sr., 73, died Monday, June 24, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born February 12, 1946 in Greenville, Mississippi to William Edley Eaton and Vera Josephine Eddings Eaton. On April 7, 1963, Thomas married the former Nancy Lou Leffler and together they have three children, Tommy, Katherine, and Jeff.
Thomas worked for ADM as the Master Pilot of the Water Vessel “Sally Archer” for over 40 years before his retirement in 2011. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and being outdoors. He was an avid reader. Thomas loved his family and especially treasured his grandchildren. He was a member of Open Door Baptist in Tupelo.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy Eaton of Fulton; three children, Tommy Eaton and his wife, Jessica of Saltillo, Katherine McAlpine of Fulton, and Jeff Eaton and his wife, Kristna Eaton of Fulton; grandchildren, Jennifer Beadel of Georgia, LeAnn Hudson of Fulton, Harrison Eaton of Saltillo, Hayden Eaton of Saltillo, Holder Eaton of Saltillo, Laryssa Eaton of Fulton, Caitlyn Watson of Leland, Triston Eaton of Fulton, and Brynlee Eaton of Fulton; great-grandchildren, Ashton Letson and his wife, Katie of Fulton, Kylee Letson of Golden, Taylor Ford of Georgia, Seth Ford of Georgia, Logan Garcia of Georgia, Zaylee Hudson of Fulton and Krew Hudson of Fulton and one great-grandson expected on December 18; four sisters, Linda Broyhill and her husband, Laddy of Oregon, Madelyn Parker of Hattiesburg, Brenda Donald of Jackson and Mary Eaton; four brothers, Cliff Eaton and his wife, Carol of Tupelo, Jesse Eaton, Sr. and his wife, Susan of Tupelo, Matt Eaton of Baldwyn and William Eaton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Vera Jo Eaton; one granddaughter, Crystal Letson; and one brother, Freddie Eaton.
Visitation will be 12 p.m. until service time Saturday, June 29, 2019 at W. E. Pegues, Tupelo.
Services honoring his life will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Jefferson Street Chapel of W. E. Pegues with Rev. Bobby Humphreys officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jesse Eaton Jr., William Eaton, Harrison Eaton, Cliff Eaton Jr., Hayden Eaton and David Wilson.
Memorials may be made to National Kidney Foundation, www.kidney.org/donation .
The service will be live streamed and recorded for those who may not be able to attend at www.peguesfuneralhome.com .
Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com .
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