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Harold Eason Obituary
Born on Oct. 5, 1939, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, son of the late William Jack and Nora Mae Wil-liams Eason, he earned an Associate degree in Computer Science from Gaston College, was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, a retired employee of Wix Filters and a member of Sharon United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Lillie Jannette Owens Eason of the home; a daughter, Stephanie Ea-son Jones (Kristopher) of Boiling Springs; a brother, Bill Eason of Spartanburg; three sisters, Jean Hold-ing of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Nancy Hawkins of Mount Pleasant and Bert Talley of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina; and one grandchild, Jesse Jones.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sharon United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Bryson Williams.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sharon United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 418, Reidville, SC 29375.
A special thanks to sisters-in-law, Diane Eason that gave lots of help in the hospital and at home, and Linda Owens for her calls.
Thank Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Thanks for all the prayers to God and for those who asked for my healing. Thanks for the many cards from the many concerned.
Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold Eason
Jacque Causby
August 7, 2015
To the family,
Harold was a joy to be around. He would always make you laugh at the retiree dinners for Wix. He will be greatly missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Donnie & Cleo Cox
August 6, 2015
Our sympathy and prayers go out to Jannette and family.
August 5, 2015
Jannette and Stephanie, I have fond memories of the entire family at First United Methodist Church in Gastonia. Harold was an outstanding Christian gentleman and you will most certainly continue his loving legacy.
May The Lord bless you and keep you.
Becky Blanton Greene
Gail Rainwater
August 5, 2015
I worked with Harold for a lot of years at Wix. He was so much fun to be around! You could always depend on him to cheer you up. He was also a thoughtful and compassionate person, always thinking of others. Janette, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paula Gomez
August 4, 2015
Mrs. Eason,
I want to express my most sincere condolences to you at this time. It was my plesure to care for Mr. Eason during his trips to the hospital. He will be missed. I will keep you in my prayers.
Donna Freestone
August 4, 2015
I also had the honor to work with Harold. No matter what kind of day you were having,Harold could always make you feel better. He was such a joy to work with. He was so loved throughout Wix. Jannette, you and your family are in my prayers.
Judy Stowe
August 4, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We worked with Harold at Wix for many years. He was always a joy to work with. You and Stephanie are in our prayers. Sandy Sanders and Judy Stowe
August 4, 2015
Jannette and family, We continue to pray for all of you. Harold will be greatly missed by all who knew him. There will be a lot more laughter in heaven! Love to all, Ronald and Linda Owens
Luanne Finch
August 4, 2015
Jannette, Stephanie and Eason family,
I was lucky to get to work with Harold for many years at WIX in I.T. Harold was so full of life and we shared many a laugh over the years. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you all close in my prayers during this difficult time.
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