John Eakin

John Eakin

September 13, 1924-November 20, 2017

John, 93, of Mechanicsburg, died Monday. John's survivors include his children: J. Michael Eakin, Kathleen Eakin and Marilyn Chamberlin; his four grandchildren: Michael Patrick Eakin, Zachary John Eakin, Elizabeth Smith and Chase Carter; his two great grandchildren: Clark John Eakin and Nora Lillian Eakin; and his two sisters: Joyce Gooding and Carol Bubb.

John was a Marine, a member of Masonic Lodge 302, serving as Worshipful Master in 1963, a member of the Mechanicsburg Judo Club, the Bell Band, a skilled fisherman, and an attorney who opened his law office in 1951. He was longtime counsel for DAFCU and Members 1st Federal Credit Union and President of the Cumberland County Bar Association in 1978. He always took great pride in the local Bar, as its members were invariably honest, competent, and amiable. He enjoyed nothing more than a good argument with a good lawyer on the other side. We hope enough other lawyers have made it to Heaven so the discussions can continue.

Join John's family for his visitation at 11:00 and service at 12:30 on Tuesday at Wesley United Methodist Church. Care is entrusted to Myers-Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421. Read John's full obituary, view his memorial portrait, and sign John's official guest book by visiting Buhrig.com