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F. EARECKSON Obituary
Born in Norfolk and a resident of Hampton since 1965, John was a graduate of Hampton High School. He had worked 25 years at the Hampton VA Medical Center until retiring in 2007.
John is survived by his sons, Sean Christopher Eareckson and Matthew Christian Eareckson; mother, Lillian Craigs; sister, Susan E. Butler; brother, William A. Eareckson III; and a niece, Kristen Butler.
He was preceded in death by his father, William A. Eareckson Jr.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2010, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, Downtown Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Wanda Johnson-Grampre
May 8, 2010
John (big brother to me) I will always remember the many times you were there for me my shoulder to cry on flowers when I was just having a bad day you will always be a part of my life thank you for being my friend I will hold those memories for ever love you!
William Eareckson
May 7, 2010
Even before your passing my dear brother I've reminisced on our childhood. The places we went and games we played together and friends we enjoyed. You've endured a lot over the years with health issues but now you have received peace. I miss your presence and will hold dear the memories. I love and miss you my brother.
Jack Gust
May 6, 2010
Big John, I'm going to miss all the funny emails you sent me. I know you were very excited about your new home and I liked all the pictures you sent me of it. I'm going to miss you and all the fun times we had going to concerts and playing games, etc. Your friend, Jack.
Barry Sokol
May 6, 2010
Hey, John, I will miss all the good times and laughs we shared, and all the cool fishing stories you had. Keep fishing, my friend. Hope to see you again some day. RIP...Barry
Susan Eareckson-Butler
May 5, 2010
My sweet brother. Already, I miss you so much. When we were children and you could have been playing with just the guys, you always made time for your sister. Whether it was the many games of Monopoly where we would steal each other's money, hotels, etc when one of us had our backs turned for a split second, baseball, football, snowball fights, or just plain getting into trouble, we always had fun together. I am thankful for your wonderful friends who were with you while doing what you loved most..........fishing. Brother, no more pain, suffering, or sorrow as you surely had more than most could endure. Be at peace and I love you so very much, Your Sister
Steven Craigs
May 5, 2010
John I sure will miss you. I know you were very happy when you finally got into your new house and it was a honor to have been able to help you with the little things you wanted done when you moved in. May God bless you and your family.
John and MaryLee Geist
May 5, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. "Big" John will be remembered fondly, and remembering his well thought out playful pranks will continue to make us smile. Our sincere condolences.
"Little" John and MaryLee Geist
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