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Maynard Eaton Obituary
During his career, he received eight Emmy Awards for television news reporting. He was honored for his political commentary for WTLK-TV and WATL-TV in Atlanta; for his work as a reporter for World News Monitor; as southeast field producer for USA Today and BET television; and as a writer for Ebony Journal and Prime Time, two locally produced television magazine shows.
Eaton died Tuesday night at the age of 73.
There will be a memorial services in Indiana, Hampton and Atlanta. The family hasn't determined the date of the Atlanta service.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Tanya D Acker
January 8, 2025
My dear, dear friend. Rest in eternal peace
Se Ashe
July 13, 2023
A scholar and gentleman. You touched so many lives. You will never be forgotten. May your loved ones and all whose path you crossed feel the strength you gave us. Rest in power
Se Ashe
July 11, 2023
I am shocked I did not know you are now resting with your spiritual leader. Seems like yesterday I was at WXIA learning from you. "Job well done" is the headline for this story.
Denise Vivian Morse
June 15, 2023
The C.T. Vivian family is pained by the loss of our dear friend, Maynard Eaton. His kindness, and his concern for people and justice will be missed by us and the community at large.
The Mustakeem Family
June 4, 2023
Our deepest condolences to the Eaton Family on Maynard´s passing, may his loving memory remain to hold and keep you.
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