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James EAKES Obituary
A graduate of Old Dominion University with a BS degree in Geo Technical Engineering, he worked as a project engineer with E.C.S., Inc of Williamsburg.
Survivors include his mother, Cynthia H. Lambert of Hampton; two brothers, Brian M. Eakes and his wife, Denise of Elkridge, Md., and Jeffrey W. Eakes of Williamsburg; nieces and nephews, Tyler, Paige, Chad and Emily Eakes and special friend Teresa "Terri" Hart.
Memorials may be in the form of contributions to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.
R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Mark and Traci Foster
May 2, 2010
Dave you are and will be thought of and missed everyday! Our thoughts go out to the family.
Stephen Jones
May 1, 2010
I had the good fortune of working with David in the 80's, with Lambert Painting and roomates for a short while in the 90's. He was an honest man, always gave advise based on how he truly felt reguardless of the outcome. I will miss David, aka Brave Dave, and I am proud to call him my friend.
Linda Crayton
May 1, 2010
Brenda and family,
Very sorry to hear of your lost. All are in my prayers.God bless.
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