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for Joe Eaton
Lynda Grant Killingsworth
April 9, 2022
At 6 years of age, I was privileged to have this wonderful man as my Sunday School teacher at South Miami Methodist Church. He influenced my life in a most positive way and made the word of God live in my life even today. He taught lessons I experienced later in life. When you can hardly put one foot in front of the other, God will never put a burden on you that you can not get through. I learned from the relationship and interactions with his beautiful wife who prepared the lessons for him to teach, that marriage is about giving 100 percent from both. What a handsome loving couple in those early days so long ago circa late 40's, early 50's. He might have been in law school at the time as so many WW2 vets were, like almost every dad in our neighborhood.
The Marauder Historical Society
December 10, 2008
Our condolences for the loss of a great man. Joe was an active member of the Marauder Historical Society and we are grateful for his involvement. We were very pleased to receive copies of his memoir "Tiger Stripe". A copy resides in our B-26 Archive in Tucson, Az. Our thoughts are with you and the family.
Richard Ervin
November 29, 2008
Dear Pat,
I just heard of Joe's passing. I'm so sorry, and send condolences on behalf of all Joe's WWII friends in the 559th Squadron, as well as myself. I never met Joe, but received a very kind letter from him with a copy of his book "Tiger Stripe." He was held in high regard by all, and I know he will be greatly missed.
Best Regards and deepest sympathy,
Richard Ervin
Carl Gulbrandsen
October 4, 2008
My condolences to the Eaton family during this period of grief for a great man. In the late 40s, Joe and I played semi-pro baseball in Miami. Joe played 1st base for EAL and I played in the outfield for Luby Chevy. We were both recalled to active duty with the 435th TCW(USAF) in 1951. Big Joe was one of the coaches on the base football team, of which I was a member. I last visited with the Judge and Pat about 2 years ago. Big Joe, we're going to miss you.
Marty Goldberg
October 4, 2008
To Joel, Mary and the rest of the Eaton Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Judge Eaton was an inspiration.
The Goldberg Family
Rosemary Fuller and Family
October 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
barry wien
October 3, 2008
my condolences for a great man
JOHN MCLAUGHLIN
October 3, 2008
Joel I am very sorry for your loss.
Holly Gilzenberg
October 2, 2008
Am very sorry for your loss.
Saw it in the paper and went back many, many years to our childhood, Janet and Julie.
Can't make it to funeral but my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this difficult time.
Alex Weiss
October 2, 2008
My father told me that Judge Eaton taught him more than anyone else in any educational system has ever taught him. My father continues to pass along all of those values to me. These values that were ultimately brought about by Judge Eaton will stay with my father and I for our entire lives. Even though I never had the chance to personally meet Judge Eaton, I feel that through my father, I have known him for years. My fathers amazing personality and positive attitude are just some of the things I know he learned from Judge Eaton. Thank you for that.
lucia quintiliani
October 2, 2008
to the family my deepest condolences.
robert boyce
October 2, 2008
Fond memories of a warm and remarkable man from a fellow lawyer from south miami.
Robert W. Boyce and family.
George Knox
October 2, 2008
Judge Eaton had the uncommon power to change laws, attitudes and lives as he expressed his unwavering commitment to Justice. He leaves a legacy. I know.
Ware Cornell
October 2, 2008
Judge Eaton was an incredible judge. He exercised his judicial power carefully, never forgetting that his might well be the final word in any dispute. He owed his allegiance to the law in general and the Constitution of the United States in particular and not to any party, group or ideology. Judge Eaton epitomized "the cold neutrality of an impartial judge" from the bench, while being a very human and warm person off it.
Sally Leatherman Campbell
October 1, 2008
Our family grew up knowing about what a great hitter and first base player Joe Eaton was! He and my Dad (Sonny) played for Eastern Airlines. We also grew up knowing what a honorable man and Judge the Hon. Joe Eaton was. On behalf of the E.B. "Sonny" Leatherman Family we offer our deepest sympathy for your great loss.
Steven Abrams
October 1, 2008
I was reading the Palm Beach Post when the headline about Judge Eaton caught my eye, and then as I was reading about this accomplished man saw that he was Janet's dad. Janet, I am so sorry for your loss. What a legacy he has left for you and your family.
Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp
October 1, 2008
To Pat and all of the family please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Judge Joe was a giant of a man. He excelled at everything he did....from baseball,to politics, to military service, to law. Loved by many, respected by all, Judge Eaton dedicated his life to the service of others. He taught me, and many others, much about life and law. We will miss you Judge, and will NEVER forget you.
Jeanee Wilson
October 1, 2008
To The Family of Judge Eaton,
Truly he was a man of God. When no one else cared he surly did. We loved this man. Our prayer are with all of you. Love
The Wilson Family,
Lurana Snow
October 1, 2008
To Pat, Joel, Julie, Janet and all of the family,
All of you know that Judge Eaton was not only my mentor and my first "boss," he was a father to me after I lost my own Dad. I am the jurist and person I am in large part because of his teaching and example. My thoughts and prayers are with you; we all willl miss him.
Russ Brooke
October 1, 2008
Sounds like a great great man...I am sure he will be missed, but remembered. His family will carry on his values just as they have been doing for so many Years!
October 1, 2008
Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.
Alan Greenfield
October 1, 2008
My deepest condolences to the entire family. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. We met at the 435th TC Wing. I worked on his first Senate campaign. Tony cut our hair at the RedBird Shopping Center. I appeared before me countless times in both the State and Federal Court. He was the must just, fair jurist that one could ask for, even when he ruled against my clients.
He has left behind a wonderful family and a wonderful legacy.
BOBBY GRANT
October 1, 2008
TO JOEL AND FAMILY---I REMEMBER OUR DAYS AS BOYHOOD FRIENDS AND HOW CLOSE YOU WERE TO YOUR FAMILY---PEACE BE WITH YOU
Bruce Rogow
September 30, 2008
Joe Eaton was among the best as a person and a judge.
Louis Vernell
September 30, 2008
Judge Eaton was one of the finest Judges that I ever had the privilege of trying cases before. Always fair and honest and wise with a sense of humor. I can still remember him saying when I was late for court and pulling into a gas station to tell him I was stuck "Ok Louie you can tell them to stop banging on the car now." He was one of the finest men and my condolences and deepest, heartfelt sympathy to his family, friends and everyone that had the good fortune of knowing him.
Anne Kells
September 30, 2008
Dear Pat and Family, My condolences to you on your loss. Judge Eaton was a special man and he will be missed greatly by all of us at East Ridge. I liked him so very much and enjoyed our conversations. I will miss him. As you know, I lost my own husband recently and, for what it's worth, you can take solace in knowing that Joe is at peace and is watching over you. Sincerely, Anne Kells, East Ridge Retirement Village
Steve Learned
September 30, 2008
We remember Judge Eaton with great affection and respect and extend our sympathy to his beloved family.
Steve and Rosie Learned
Henry & Sharon Stephens
September 30, 2008
To the Eaton Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We loved, respected and admired "The Judge". He will be forever missed by Henry and I.
With our deepest sympathy, Henry and Sharon Stephens
Jerry Carpenter
September 30, 2008
Pat, Joel, Julie, and Janet, I am sorry for your loss. You all were a part of SW 49th Street and the whole neighborhood. I also know that Joe and Pat were a contributing part of ERRV. Jerry and Janey '65
Tom Sullivan
September 30, 2008
With sympathy and deep appreciation for his mentoring and advice throughout the years.
Jack and Caroline Brumbaugh
September 30, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the members of the Eaton family. Judge Eaton was a great and wise jurist, and made an invaluable contribution to our community, the state and the nation. He will be missed.
Rome Earl Welbaum
September 30, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
David Weiss
September 30, 2008
With the passing of Judge Joe Eaton, South Florida is without a distinctive pillar and lion of our legal community. Judge Eaton represented the very best our profession could offer. He brought to bear his roots and the lessons gleaned from his upbringing in Monticello upon many difficult and complex legal problems throughout his legendary judicial career. Those of us who were most fortunate to have clerked for Judge Eaton were among the select few who received daily legal and life lessons which were not available in any law school from a giant who was most among the most humble and brilliant constitutional minds any of us will ever know. It was both an honor and privilege to have known Judge Eaton.
MURRAY AND URSULA WEIL JR
September 30, 2008
HE WAS THE FINEST JUDGE THAT I HAVE EVER KNOWN,BLESSED WITH BRILLIANT INTELLECT,PERFECT TEMPERAMENT,GREAT COMPASSION AND EXTRAORDINARY HUMILITY.HE WAS A TRUE CREDIT TO THE JUDICIARY WHO WILL BE SORELY MISSED.A TRULY MAGNIFICENT PERSON
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