James Eddie Eaton Obituary
The memory of James Eddie Eaton of Pinckneyville, Illinois, who passed away on April 4, 2025 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Exie Eaton and Dorothy Bernice Eaton (Barnett); his wife Shirley Eaton; his grandson Mathew Nathan Eaton; his siblings, Dianna Eaton, Ronald Eaton and Dolores Hegg (Howard); his daughter-in-law Melody Saunders-Eaton; and his brother-in-law Gerald Turner.
He is survived by: his sons, James David Eaton of DuQuoin, IL, Donald Laverne Eaton of DuQuoin, IL, Robert Dean Eaton of DuQuoin, IL, Michael Dale Eaton of DuQuoin, IL and Daniel Wade Eaton (Kesha) of DuQuoin, IL; his sister Dorris Turner of Arizona; his sister-in-law Pamela Eaton of DeSoto, IL; his grandchildren, Angela Kling (Brian), Jamie Keller (Steven), Michael Eaton (Samantha), Bryant Eaton (Ariel), Britni Pritchett (Ryan), Micole Eaton, Mark Eaton (Taylor), Trevor McRoy Eaton (Simon), Ashlie Eaton (Mark), Michelle Eaton (Brad), Trinton Eaton, Justin Eaton and Kirstn Eaton; his great grandchildren, Rhiannon, Brian II, Kylee, Haliegh, Katesyn, Mealeigh, Ellee, Mia, Michale Lee Jr., Monica, Travis, Mason, Gabriella, Bradly, Levi, Braiden, Sophia, Paisley, Bentley, Rowan, Braxton, Dawson, Camden, Taygun, Braxson, Kayson, Adriaunna, Chase, Madysin, Avery and Izabella; and his great great grandchildren, Alexia, Madison, Baylor, Braylen and Brynn. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to the family for the celebration of life that will be held at a later date.
