David Eugene "Gene" Eakle

1956 - 2016

David Eugene "Gene" Eakle , 60 Jun 22, 1956 - Sep 6, 2016 David Eugene "Gene" Eakle , 60 Jun 22, 1956 - Sep 6, 2016 David Eugene "Gene" Eakle 60, of Hagerstown, MD, lost his life to Colon Cancer after a 2 year and 9 month battle on September 6, 2016 dying peacefully at home. He was born on June 22, 1956 in Washington DC and was raised in Riverdale, MD. He was the son of Alice Elizabeth Powell of Bladensburg, MD and the late Frank Lewis Eakle.

Graduating from Parkdale High School, Gene went on to enjoy a thirty year career in the Automotive Recycling Industry. Blessed with Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews he took grand delight in them and loved them dearly.

In addition to his Mother Liz, Gene is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lillian Ann (Canino) Eakle, sister Jacquline Eakle of Bladensburg, MD, two nieces, Christina and husband Aaron Guyer of Garner NC, Kristin Eakle of Greenbelt, MD, great niece, Emily Guyer of Garner, NC, great nephew Cristian Garcia, Jr. of Greenbelt, MD, two aunts Betty and husband Bill Murphy of Fredericksburg, VA, Edna Powell of Laurel, MD, five cousins, Bob Powell, Jr. of Laurel, MD, Douglas Dalton of Hyattsville, MD, Charles Dalton and Derek Dalton of Princess Anne, MD and Steven Powell of Oklahoma City, OK.

In addition to his father Bud, Gene was preceded in death by his sister Elizabeth Ann Eakle and his brother Francis Rene Eakle, maternal grandparents, Oscar and Anna Powell, paternal grandparents Frank and Katherine Eakle, Sr. aunt, Dora and husband Miles Dalton, uncles, James Powell, Bobby Powell and Steve Powell.

Also fondly remembered by, his wife's parents , Benny and Charlotte Canino of Frederick, MD, brother in law , Mike Canino of Edgewater, MD, sister in laws, Christine and husband George Paul of Hancock, MD , Dea and husband Bill McDonough of Roebuck, SC, Kimberly and husband Steve Shacka of Frederick, MD, nephews, Michael and wife Teresa Canino of Sykesville, MD, Christopher Gleis of Frederick, MD, William McDonough of Roebuck, SC, Daniel McDonough of Myrtle Beach, SC, David McDonough of Roebuck, SC, Michael McDonough of Roebuck, SC, Bryan McDonough of Roebuck, SC, niece Dana and husband Doug Martin of Frederick, MD, great nephews, Toby Canino, Bennett Canino and Levi Canino of Sykesville, MD and great nieces, London and Cameron Martin of Frederick, MD, and Aria Gleis of Frederick, MD.

Gene was honored to have been Godfather to Michael White, Jr. of Capital Heights, MD and Catherine Herman of Laurel, MD.

The family will receive friends at the Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd. North, Hagerstown, MD on Friday, September 9, 2016 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be prayed at 3:00 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary Catholic Church, 224 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 10:00 AM, with the Reverend Father George Limmer as celebrant. Interment will be in the Burkittsville Union Cemetery in Burkittsville, MD.

Memorial donations may be made to the John R. Marsh Cancer Center 11110 Medical Campus Road, Suite 129, Hagerstown, MD 21742 or Hospice of Washington County 747 Northern Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21742.

Saint Jude pray for us.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.douglasfiery.com