William-Eagleton-Obituary

William Eagleton

Fieldon, Illinois

1940 - 2019

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Fieldon, Illinois
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FIELDON — William "Bill" Eagleton, 78, died at 11:27 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 on the land that he loved. Born Dec. 4, 1940 in Alton, Illinois, he was the son of the late Clifford and Evelyn (Shaw) Eagleton.

He was an agriculture and science teacher for 30 years in the Alton public...

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I am William Thomas Eagleton, born 1951. No doubt some relation. I stumbled upon this notice while searching for James Francisco Eagleton, who passed Dec 4, 2019, in California. Growing seems a thread in Eagletons... and love of God. As an altar boy, black masses for funerals stumped me. They go to a better place, I reasoned as a child of 11. Funerals became a white mass shortly after. Truely, it is hard to know when we cry for our loss and when for theirs of a bit more time to live and love....

Mr. Eagleton was my sixth grade science teacher. He was a very kind man and a good teacher. I pray the Lord will comfort his family at this time.

Bill and I became friends when we taught together at East Middle. Bill's positive attitude and sense of humor carried us both through some challenging days. Later, it was Bill who helped open the door for our church's worship at Trinity Chapel. Bill was our person of contact. I looked forward to our meeting together with each contract renewal. This always stood out: he loved his family; he loved life; he loved his church, which reflected his love for God. Bill knew God's love for him in...

Mr. Eagleton was my Horticulture teacher at Alton High in 1974. Great teacher!! So sorry for your loss.

Dear Kareen Carl & I were so Sad to learn of Bill's passing. He was such a kind & loving person and will be missed by so many. You have our Sympathy and you & the family are in our thoughts & Prayers. May Bill Rest In Peace.