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1941
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2013
Otis Eanes Obituary
Windsor - Otis Thomas Eanes, Jr., 72, of Windsor, VA passed away on September 14, 2013. A native of Fredericksburg, VA and widower of Phyllis White Eanes and son of late Otis Thomas Eanes, Sr. and Jessie Montgomery Eanes. He retired from Quality Engineering at Naval Aviation Depot and also from safety services patrol at VDOT. Otis was a 50 year member of Lake Drummond Masonic Lodge; member of Portsmouth Scottish Rites; life member of Windsor Volunteer Rescue Squad and a member of Windsor Christian Church.
Otis is survived by his daughters, Becky E. Simpson and Debbie Eanes; a son Thomas Alan and wife Anna Eanes ;grandchildren Kayla ,Sean and Phillip Eanes ;sister Mary Abbott and husband John ; companion Rose Mary Beal.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, September 19, at 11 a.m. at Windsor Christian Church by the Rev. Basil "Buzz" Ballard. Friends may join the family at the residence on Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. for visitation.
Otis enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He got great comfort from sitting on his deck; feeding and watching his critters; and during peak seasons he was an avid hunter of turkey and deer. Memorial donations may be sent to Nansemond Indian Tribal Association P.O. Box 6558 Portsmouth, VA 23703. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.
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Charlene White
September 18, 2013
Debbie I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your family are in my prayer's and thoughts. May God bless ya'll
September 17, 2013
The Eanes family your Dad & Granddad was a great man and will be missed by many and was loved by many sorry for your loss.I worked with him at the MMMBT he was not only a co-worker but a friend I will miss him.
Brenda Pitt
Patricia Dozier
September 17, 2013
he was a funny person to work with and loved to read just like me.
September 17, 2013
Tommy and I were classmates in both elementary and high school (Cradock, '59). i don't think that I have seen him since graduation, but think of him occasionally (along with others in our class). I'm sure you will miss him. Joe Barnes
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