Donald Carl Eggers

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and He whispered "Come to Me" With tearful eyes we watched you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He chose to take the best.Donald Carl Eggers age 88 of Vilas NC passed away peacefully December 1, 2024 in Newland NC.Dad was a US Army veteran, who loved sharing memories of his time spent there, and we loved hearing them. He had worked in several trades from sawmilling to manufacturing but his favorite was working alongside his two sons in construction.He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Stella Louise Pope Eggers, who passed on February 22, 2024. His parents Edgar and Hester Reece Eggers, brothers Cecil Eggers and Curtis Eggers Survivors include his sons Ronald Eggers of Vilas and Darryl Eggers (Sue) also of Vilas, NC. Daughters Anita Hildreth (Jack) of Azle, Texas, Denise Barlow (Darryl) of Mountain City, TN. Granddaughters, Ashley Agosto (Sam) of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Allison Hildreth, (partner David Silva) of Cumming Georgia, Alexis Eggers, of Wilmington NC.Step Granddaughter Tara Marshall (Terry) Mountain City, TN Great grandchildren, Parker and Cora Agosto, of Albuquerque New Mexico. and Victoria Stella Silva of Cumming GA Step Great grandchildren Chasity and Clayton Osborne Mountain City TN He is also survived by his sisters, Louise Morefield, Abingdon VA, Lucille Cress Mountain City TN, Juanita Eggers Mountain City TN, Cara Johnson Boone NC, Joella Leonard Mountain City TN. and by a Brother Norman Ray Eggers Trade TN.Several nieces and nephews also survive.It was dads wish to be cremated and no formal services held. A private scattering of his and moms ashes will be held in the Spring The family would like to thank the staff of the Cranberry House of Newland NC and Medi Health for taking such good care of our precious Daddy.Memorials or donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
Funeral Home
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home
296 Ash St
Newland NC - 28657
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