Robert Eaton

Robert C. Bob Eaton - SAVANNAH - Bob Eaton, 91, died peacefully Tuesday evening at Hospice Savannah. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Aquilla Kitty Eaton, and his firstborn daughter Barbara Eaton Pope. Bob leaves behind two children, Judy Tuten (John) of Hendersonville, NC, and Chuck Eaton (Lynn) of Tybee Island, five grandchildren, Wendy Stanley, (Jeff), Keith Homburger, Jeff Morse, Joel Eaton, (Emily) and Jesse Tuten, and three great-grandsons, Sam Eaton, Andrew Eaton, and Calvin Eaton. A native of Jacksonville FL, Bob grew up in Maryland. He graduated from Bel Air (Maryland) High school in 1936. His family moved to Omega, GA shortly after he graduated. He married Kitty before deploying to the South Pacific during WWII. He served with the 68th Medical Depot on Guadalcanal, and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He met his three-year-old daughter Barbara at war's end, and soon the Eatons made their home in Savannah. Bob retired as Service Manager from Tri-State Tractor Co in Savannah. He was recognized by International Harvester for his accomplishments and innovative problem-solving skills. Bob loved and enjoyed succeeding at his work. After retiring, he and Kitty moved to the mountains near Leicester NC. They relocated back to Savannah's flat country a decade later. He cherished his freedom, and believed that honest work and resourcefulness are keys to security and success. He loved boating, travelling, and the outdoors, but most of all spending time with family. His family will miss him sorely, but Bob leaves behind a treasure of memories that will bring smiles and laughter for years to come. Bob was an active member of Grace Church of the Islands, and enjoyed fellowship with his church. The family wants to thank his friends from Grace Church for their support during Bob's illness. It is easy to see why he loved his Church. Visitation: 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday, April 20, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. Graveside Funeral Service: 11:00 AM, Saturday April 21, 2012 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Savannah. Remembrances in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice Savannah Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 13190, Savannah GA 31416. Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News April 20, 2012 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.