Eric Lee Eaton

Mr. Eric Lee Eaton, age 77 of Cookeville, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Eric was born June 9, 1948 in Sharpsville, Indiana to the late Earl Lee and Mary Louise Roller Eaton. Eric received is bachelors degree from Purdue University and his work career was most notably 30 years as plant manager at Mallory. Eric was an avid golfer and a longtime fixture at the Sparta Country Club where he served on the Board of Directors. In addition to golf, he loved spending time aboard his boat on the river. He also enjoyed traveling and made trips to China on Mallory's behalf.

Surviving family members include his wife of 21 years, Fonda Eaton

Two sons: Ryan Eaton and partner Shane, Todd Eaton and wife Katie

Step children: Kelly Johnson and husband Matt, Rebecca Marshall and husband Chris

Grandchildren: Alivia Bradley, Shelby Eaton, Ellie Eaton, Audrey Eaton, Abigail Eaton and Nolan Johnson

Sister: Deborah Fenstermaker and husband Bill

Brother: Ethan Lynn Eaton and partner Tim

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00pm Monday, March 2, 2026 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Sand Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 11:00am Monday at Hunter Funeral Home. Randall Kirby will officiate.

Bill Brockman, Michael Austin, Todd Eaton, Rick Henry, Chris Marshall, Matt Johnson, Wayne Miller and Ryan Eaton will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Monte Manus and Bruce Frasier.