John Thomas Eason, Sr. September 1, 1941 - October 24, 2015 Franklin- John Thomas Eason, Sr., 74, went to be with his Lord in Heaven October 24, 2015 after a two year battle with cancer. John passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side. John was born in Edenton, NC a son of the late Otis Merrill Eason and Martha Pearle Pierce Eason and was also predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Lisa Eason, a sister, Mary Holland and a brother, Carl Ray Eason. He was a construction safety inspector for the US Navy and retired after 37 years of service. John then worked for URS Corporation for 17 years. He was an active member of Black Creek Baptist Church where he was a deacon, usher and on the building and grounds committee. Left to cherish his memory is his bride of 56 years, Betty Jean Denson Eason, three daughters, Terry Eason Umberger (Tim) of Suffolk, Patricia Eason Daniel (Chris) of Driver and Wanda Eason Reed (Wayne) of Charlottesville, one son, John Thomas Eason, Jr. (Michelle) of Herndon, two brothers, George Eason (Jessie) of Smithfield and Don Eason (Annette) of Jacksonville, FL, nine grandchildren, Kim Ward (Vernon), Timothy Eason, Brittany McClendon (Rob) , Dustin Umberger , Brandon Umberger, Mackenzie Daniel, Chad Daniel, Bowen Reed and Delaney Reed, four great grandchildren, Maddox Ward, Braelyn Ward, Emma Mae McClendon and Aiden McClendon. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Black Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Greg Kitts officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be Monday October 26 from 6 to 7PM at Wright Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Black Creek Baptist Church or to the American Cancer Society. www.wrightfuneralhome.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/3361903 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/john-eason-obituary?pid=176236859 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary John Thomas Eason, Sr. passed away on 24 October 2015 at the age of 74 after a battle with cancer. He was a devoted family man, survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and was an active member of Black Creek Baptist Church. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service for John Thomas Eason, Sr. was held on 27 October 2015 at Black Creek Baptist Church. Family and friends gathered on 26 October for visitation. Burial details are not provided in the obituary. ## The Edited Obituary John Thomas Eason, Sr. September 1, 1941 - October 24, 2015 Franklin—John Thomas Eason, Sr., 74, went to be with his Lord in Heaven on 24 October 2015 after a two-year battle with cancer. John passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side. John was born in Edenton, NC, a son of the late Otis Merrill Eason and Martha Pearle Pierce Eason and was also predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Lisa Eason, a sister, Mary Holland, and a brother, Carl Ray Eason. He was a construction safety inspector for the US Navy and retired after 37 years of service. John then worked for URS Corporation for 17 years. He was an active member of Black Creek Baptist Church, where he was a deacon, usher, and on the building and grounds committee. Left to cherish his memory is his bride of 56 years, Betty Jean Denson Eason, three daughters, Terry Eason Umberger (Tim) of Suffolk, Patricia Eason Daniel (Chris) of Driver, and Wanda Eason Reed (Wayne) of Charlottesville, one son, John Thomas Eason, Jr. (Michelle) of Herndon, two brothers, George Eason (Jessie) of Smithfield and Don Eason (Annette) of Jacksonville, FL, nine grandchildren, Kim Ward (Vernon), Timothy Eason, Brittany McClendon (Rob), Dustin Umberger, Brandon Umberger, Mackenzie Daniel, Chad Daniel, Bowen Reed, and Delaney Reed, four great-grandchildren, Maddox Ward, Braelyn Ward, Emma Mae McClendon, and Aiden McClendon. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on 27 October 2015 at Black Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Greg Kitts officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be on 26 October from 6 to 7 PM at Wright Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Black Creek Baptist Church or to the American Cancer Society. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | John Thomas Eason, Sr. | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 74 years | | Birth | 1 September 1941; Edenton, NC | | Death | 24 October 2015; Franklin, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|---------------------|---------------------| | John Thomas Eason, Sr. | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Betty Jean Denson Eason | Spouse | Unknown | | Otis Merrill Eason | Parent | Unknown | | Martha Pearle Pierce Eason | Parent | Unknown | | John Thomas Eason, Jr. | Child | Herndon, VA | | Terry Eason Umberger | Child | Suffolk, VA | | Patricia Eason Daniel | Child | Driver, VA | | Wanda Eason Reed | Child | Charlottesville, VA | | George Eason | Brother | Smithfield, VA | | Don Eason | Brother | Jacksonville, FL | | Lisa Eason | Predeceased Child | -- | | Mary Holland | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Carl Ray Eason | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. John Thomas Eason, Sr. was born on 1 September 1941 in Edenton, NC. 2. He passed away on 24 October 2015 after a two-year battle with cancer. 3. John was a construction safety inspector for the US Navy and retired after 37 years of service. 4. He worked for URS Corporation for 17 years after his retirement from the Navy. 5. John was an active member of Black Creek Baptist Church, serving as a deacon, usher, and on the building and grounds committee.