Charles Curry Eaves

Dr. Charles Curry Eaves, MD., Retired One of God's most ardent fishermen pulled his line from the water for the last time on March 25, 2007. Born on November 19, 1919 in the small Texas community of Santa Ana. Dr. Eaves began a military and medical career that spanned several decades of service to his country and to man. After graduating from Texas A&M in 1939, his military career began by enlisting as an officer in the Navy serving on the battleship Indiana, which saw action in World War II. After completing six years in the Navy, he moved to Houston and entered Baylor Medical School where he earned a Doctor of Medicine degree. During Medical school, he proudly served as a Houston police officer. Joining the U.S. Army as a medical doctor, Dr. Eaves quickly rose to the rank of Colonel and worked in various military hospitals in Europe and Asia. In 1957 he received a Masters of Science degree in Surgery. In 1968 he earned a Masters of Science degree in Heathcare Administration from Trinity University. Although he enjoyed a good round of golf, fishing and hunting brought complete joy and satisfaction to him. He was the type of fisherman that didn't have to exaggerate about "the one that got away." Truth is - it never got away. While serving in the Navy, Curry met and then married the love of his life - Ruth of New York. She provided love, comfort and strength to a marriage that lasted for more than 62 years. Time only strenghtened their love and commitment to one another. Ruth and Curry played many rounds of golf and traveled extensively all over the world. One of Curry and Ruth's favorite military assignments was in Arizona at Ft. Huachuca. They took their last cross country trip in 2003 back to Tucson, to be close to their daughter and son-in-law Sally and Alan Jeffcoat. Dr. Eaves took pride in all that he did as a military officer, surgeon, husband, and father. Perhaps his greatest pride was his children and it was obvious that Dr. Eaves' strong work ethic and passion for medical care successfully passed on to his children. Surviving family include his wife Ruth, the oldest son, Dr. Greg Eaves and wife Dr. Karen Prager, of Dallas, Texas; Dr. Charles C. Eaves, Jr. and wife Chrystl and grandchildren Savannah, Sally, Rebecca and Charlotte from Lakeland, Florida; Sally Jeffcoat and husband Alan Jeffcoat of Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Eaves wanted to be buried in his military dress uniform with burial in El Paso, Texas. The family would like to thank Carondelet Hospice, The Villas of La Canada and Sister Kathleen Mary McCarthy, CSJ for the loving care they gave to Dr. Eaves. Visitation will be in El Paso, Texas Sunday, April 1, 2007, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Harding Orr McDaniel Funeral Home, 320 Montana Avenue. Arrangements entrusted to East Lawn Palms Mortuary, 5801 E. Grant Road. In lieu of flowers. please send contributions to Carondelet Hospice.