William Eason Jr.

William T. Eason Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - William T. Eason Jr., 81, went to be with the Lord April 11, 2010. He was the son of the late William Sr. and Bettie Eason. He was also preceded in death by five siblings, Kelly Eason, Hubert Eason, Norfleet Eason, Elizabeth Batts and Horace Eason and an aunt, Lena Eason. He and his wife, Elizabeth were members of Indian River Baptist Church for several years. He was a member of the George W. Wright Masonic Lodge No. 346. Bill was a customs broker and engaged in overseas shipping and freight forwarding; he retired from W.M. Stone. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Elizabeth W. Eason; children, William T. Eason III and wife Maureen of Atlanta, Deborah Forehand and husband Melvin of Chesapeake, Lisa MacKenzie and husband Glenn of Virginia Beach; three grandchildren, Kimberly Sampson, Jennifer Eason and Sean Eason; several nieces, nephews and friends. He will be greatly missed. A service will be held Thursday, April 15, at 11 a.m. in Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park with military honors. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Altmeyer Funeral Home Southside chapel, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association 500 Plume St. East, Suite 110 Norfolk, VA 23510. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.altmeyer. com.