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Patrick Eavenson Obituary

Patrick L. Eavenson of Quitman passed away peacefully in his home on OCt. 5, 2022. He was 84 years old. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna, of 53 years, of the home; two sons: Michael P. Eavenson of Bartlett, Tenn., Rick (Fannie) Eavenson of Arlington, Tenn.; and daughters: Lesley C. Eavenson of Cordova, Tenn., Michelle (Bobby) Jackson of Lakeland, Tenn., two sisters: Linda S. (Mike) Anderson of Southaven, Miss., and Janet G. Eavenson (Brett) of Laguna Beach, Calif., and 11 grandchildren and four great grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents: L.J. Eavenson (PeeWee) and Elizabeth E. Hommell, and a son, Mark J. Eavenson. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Hospital of Memphis or CARTI Cancer Center.

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Published by The Sun Times on Oct. 11, 2022.

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