Gabriel John Eagler Jr.

Gabriel John Eagler Jr. obituary

Gabriel John Eagler Jr.

Gabriel Eagler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Holloway Funeral Home - Pocomoke City on Jan. 30, 2026.
Gabriel J. Eagler, 80 years old, passed away Januray 15, 2026 after four years with dementia. Gabe was born to Gabriel "Gubby" Eagler and Wanda Kowalski Eagler.

Gabe served in the United States Navy. Water was in his blood. He loved boating, fishing, along with deer hunting, and sitting on the back deck picking hard crabs.

Gabe is survived by his wife, Lu Eagler; daughter, Alexis Eagler Barlow (Craig); son, Sean Eagler; grandchildren, Sean Shaughnessy (Emily), Kory Barlow, Alex Barlow; sister, Pat Van Ness; and brother-in-law, Ken Thomas (Kathy). Gabe was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Patty, and stepson Chris McIntyre.

Gabe was well loved. The world is a darker place now without him.

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