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William Eason

1933 - 2017

William Eason obituary, 1933-2017, Rocky Mount, NC

BORN

1933

DIED

2017

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Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services

661 English Rd

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

William Eason Obituary

William Randolph Eason, age 83, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017. Born in Wilson County on December 24, 1933, he was the son of the late James Council Eason and Ora Mae Moore Eason. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Elizabeth Wallace and Louise Hooten, three brother, J C, Lester and Nathan Eason and son-in-law, Mike Denty.

A loving Husband, Father and Grandfather, he leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Grace Everette Eason, daughter, Phyllis Denty and grandson Nicholas Scott Denty and wife Tiffany. He is also survived by one brother, Roscoe Eason of Farmville.

William was the founder and pastor of Trinity Free Will Baptist Church.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home at 1:00 PM, with the service following at 2:00 PM, with the Rev. Alvis Harris presiding. Entombment will be at Pinewood Cemetery in Greenville, NC on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 11:00 AM.

Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rocky Mount Telegram from Jan. 9 to Jan. 16, 2017.

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January 11, 2017

May the God who gives peace be with all of you at this time of great sorrow.
Rom. 15

Kathy Wallace

January 10, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Kathy

Kathy Wallace

January 10, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you.

January 10, 2017

To the family.I am truly sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you at this time. Psalms 8:18.

Jane, Jason,& Miranda Smith

January 9, 2017

I know Rev. Eason is now in the hands of our Lord and Savior. I will miss him for the times he would stop by my house and pray for me and my family and the many sermons he preached. Love you Grace and family.God's Blessings always.

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