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Douglas Eaker Obituary
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Douglas Andrew Eaker Sr., 94, died December 1, 2012. He was born in Maiden, NC on March 14, 1918 to Jacob A. and Johnnie Evelyn Crowder Eaker. Mr. Eaker was a WWII Navy Veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor. He was also a Mason, Order of Eastern Star, Shriner and member of First United Methodist Church of Cary.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Lena Mae Smith Eaker; sons, Douglas Jr., Gregory (Peggy), Philip and Russell (Deborah); 7 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters and a brother.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at First United Methodist Church, 117 S. Academy Street, Cary. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, 2911 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cary Masonic Lodge #198, Cary Chapter #366 OES or a charity of your choice.
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www.brownwynnecary.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Eaker
February 19, 2019
May you find comfort in prayer and in one another. Sincere sympathies - Jer 29:12,13;Prov 17:17
Ron Howard
December 12, 2012
All our thoughts and Love to Aunt Lena Mae from Ron Becky Dylan Devin Hailey and (Summer) Howard,
Such FOND memories of Uncle "Dunk"
Tim and Tammy Shaw and family
December 5, 2012
Thinking of you all at this time. May you feel God's love and peace.
Merrie Lynn Eaker
December 5, 2012
We wish we could be there to help celebrate Grandad's life. We love you both & cherish so many memories of our time together! ~ Merrie Lynn & kids
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December 4, 2012
To the family of Uncle Doug Eaker:
May the peace of God be with you as you remember His life! So good to have met him and Lena at Wake Rehab just a couple months ago. My mom is Sara Anne Smith (Thompson). Her mother is Neva Mae Eaker (Smith). So Doug and Lena Mae were her Uncle and Aunt. Mom has good memories of growing up with you in her life. Much Care and Respect and love for you, Leigh Anne Thompson (Bigger)
Mel, Shirley and Our Girls Payne
December 4, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Eaker family. We know that you have years of memories - remember to continue to share them with each other. I remember reading the F-V Messenger article about Mr. and Mrs. Eaker at Pearl Harbor, Dec 7th and I was so proud to tell people I KNOW this MAN....A true American Hero with his Hero Wife. He is sitting at the feet of The FATHER now .... what a homecoming that must be!! Thank you Russ and Debbie for sharing your parents (both sets) with us...We are very blessed to have all of you in our lives.
Alys Holt
December 4, 2012
Our family has wonderful memories of the stories that Doug would tell us. We will miss him. Our prayers are for comfort and peace with Lena and Doug's family.
Love, Alys, Alex, & Kelly
December 3, 2012
So sorry to hear of Uncle Doug's passing. We will cherish our memories of him. We are sending much love and prayers your way Aunt Lena Mae and the whole family, love you so much. Robin & Emma Hood
December 3, 2012
So sorry to hear of Uncle Dougs passing. We will cherish our wonderful memories of him. Sending prayers and love your way Aunt Lena Mae and the whole family. We love you. Robin & Emma Hood
December 3, 2012
We were sorry to hear of Mr. Eaker's passing. Please pass on our condolences to the family. Mike and Susan Scoggins (friends of Rusty and Debbie Eaker)
Audrey & Grif GRIFFIN
December 3, 2012
Aunt Lena Mae,
We will always treasure the memories of times spent with you and Uncle Doug. The family reunions you hosted were always wonderful and I can just taste Uncle Doug's barbecue...the best in the world. We must also mention your delicious and one-of-a-kind pound cake that's right up there with his BBQ. We
also remember the poker games and great conversations around the table. We will miss Uncle Doug but take comfort in the knowledge that he is no longer suffering and his smile lights up the heavens.
Love, Audrey and Grif Griffin
Larry Henning
December 3, 2012
Just LOVE Uncle Doug and Aunt Lena Mae! So sorry to hear of Uncle Doug's passing. We know for sure he's in a great place and telling stories with that big smile of his! We pray for peace and comfort for the entire family as they come together to celebrate his life. Love - Larry & Debbie Henning
William Whelan
December 3, 2012
Lena: Please accept condolences from the U.S. Submarine Veterans of North Carolina. We realize that your plate is full, a fact that makes us doubly grateful for your taking time to talk with us earlier today and remembering our visit of long ago. Douglas' oar is at rest. Chaplain Bill
Chef Al
December 3, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.....
Lindsay Hodges
December 3, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. A true great American Hero..RIP Lindsay and Bonnie
Rick GriffinRickGrifg
December 3, 2012
We'd like to send our prayers out to the Eaker extended family. Uncle Doug left a great legacy and is truly a great man to look up to. I only wish I could have known him better.
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