Harold Ray Eakes

FUNERAL HOME

Arrington Funeral Directors and Crematory - Jackson

148 W. University Parkway

Jackson, Tennessee

Harold Eakes Obituary

Howard Ray Eakes

Jackson, TN

a lifelong coon hunter finally loaded up the dogs and went to his eternal house. He was loved and will be greatly missed by his family. Born in Rutherford, TN in his grandmother's home on September 15, 1943 while his father served in World War II, he spent his early life in Gibson County, TN. He graduated from Hapeville High School in Hapeville, GA in 1961. Later he moved to Memphis, TN where he married his loving wife Shirley on December 17, 1977. He passed at his home in Jackson, TN due to complications of COPD on November 6, 2015 at 2:01 PM. His parents, H.M. Eakes and Vertrice Eakes, precede him in death. He is survived by his wife Shirley Eakes; daughter Melinda Eakes Pearson wife of Jeff Pearson of Germantown, TN; son Tracy Eakes, husband of Christa Eakes of Charlotte, NC; step-daughter Sherry Moore Thompson widow of Jim Thompson of Jackson, TN; step-son David Moore husband of Debbie Moore of Byhalia, MS; and step-daughter Teresea Moore Etienne wife of Rick Etienne of Mt. Vernon, IL. His blended family gave him nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all of his family. He was a Freemason and a Shriner with the Al Chymia Shrine in Memphis, TN. He also was a member of the Browns Community Ruritan Club in Jackson, TN. He retired from Roadway Express in Memphis, TN as a garage operations manager in 2000. Relocating to Jackson in his retirement, he pursued his love of the outdoors and his passion for coonhounds. He had many dogs over the years, but it was only his housedog, Buddy, that was allowed to ride in the cab of his pickup. There were many hounds and hunting buddies that shared his life. As you look to the night sky, and hear the sound of hounds in the wind, it may just be Harold, Tommy and Bee running the dogs one more time. SERVICES: A funeral service will be held at 2 pm Monday, November 9, 2015 in the chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors. Entombment will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 8, 2015 from 4 pm until 60 pm at Arrington Funeral Directors.

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Nov. 8, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Harold Eakes

11 Entries

Rufus Washington

November 13, 2015

Although Harold and I were from different background, I'm richer for the experience of knowing and working with him. " A Southern Gentleman" in every sense of the word. There is little comfort in words, but Pearl and I extend our deepest condolence to the family.

Danny and Mandy Grimmett

November 12, 2015

Prayers for the entire Eakes family. We thought the world of Mr. Harold.

November 12, 2015

I am praying for you and your family.

THEODORE SHUMAKER

November 12, 2015

I LOVED HAROLD LIKE A BROTHER LOVED TO SIT ON THE FRONT PORCH,DRINK COFFEE,JOKE KID EACH OTHER,AND JUST TALK. WILL REALY MISS HIM

November 12, 2015

WILL FOREVER BE MISSED.

Johnny GUllett

November 11, 2015

Harold was a great friend, we went on many coon hunts while I was in Memphis at Roadway.
I remember his yellow VW camper. He will surely be missed!
I wasn't aware he retired in Jackson.

Don Surbaugh

November 10, 2015

Harold will be long remembered as someone I was proud to have known & respected. He was always fair & straight-up with me. It was a pleasure to have worked with him. Godspeed & God bless

Noah D.

November 10, 2015

I was fortunate enough to meet Harold once, and even got to ride in the cab of his pickup. His kindly and expansive sense of humor transcended our very different backgrounds. We talked about our shared love of shooting sports. I regret that I never got the opportunity to go knock over some cans in the back forty with him.

Wendy Coffman

November 9, 2015

EI remember Harold as a sweet person with a great sense of humor. He wIll be missed by all. Rest in peace.

Yvette Stewart

November 8, 2015

Wishing peace to Mindy, Tracy and the entire the Eakes family. From the Taylor family in Georgia.

Glenn, Harold and Dave-after retirement

David Doyle

November 8, 2015

Harold Eakes was a special kind of man. One of his favorite sayings when talking about a man was "if he told you a rooster dipped snuff, look under his wing, 'cause you'll find a snuff box". Harold was a good friend and loyal roadway employee. He did, indeed, like his coon dogs, but he loved Shirley and his entire family. He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered.

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