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Richard Eaton Obituary
Mr. Richard Wayne Eaton, 62, of Winston-Salem died early Tuesday morning, March 21, 2006, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. Mr. Eaton was born in Surry County April 1, 1943, to Thurman Richard and Rena Odell Hunter Eaton. Richard was a member of Pinnacle Baptist Church in Pinnacle. He was an avid golfer and fisherman and enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. He also worked in security with SFI and Wackenhut after retiring from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. after 30 years of service. Richard was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Surviving are a son, Mitchell Eaton of Chicago, Ill.; a sister, Janie and husband Virgil McGee of King; a nephew and wife, Michael and Annette McGee; a great-nephew, Zachary McGee; and many good friends, including Judy Hope of Clemmons, Jim and Donna Bergeron of King and Barry Gregory, also of King. The Rev. Carl Whitaker will conduct funeral services at 2 this afternoon, March 24, at Hayworth-Miller Chapel in Rural Hall. Burial will follow at Pinnacle Baptist Church Cemetery in Pinnacle. The family received friends from 6:30 to 8:30 Thursday evening, March 23, 2006, and will also be receiving friends at the funeral home from noon until the time of the funeral service today, March 24. Memorials may be made in floral tribute or to Hospice and Palliative CareCenter of Winston-Salem, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
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lynn armstrong
March 28, 2006
I worked at RJR with Richard for over 30 years, the entire time in the same department. There was never a dull moment with him around. He was always telling jokes, keeping us up with all the gossip and keeping us laughing even through the rough times. He will be missed by all of us, we were and still are a very tight-knit group and now we have lost one of us. He will never be forgotten. His family will be in my thoughts and prayers. We know he has gone on to a better place to give them some cheering up.
Lynn Armstrong
joy garwood
March 25, 2006
Mitch, Janie and family, I have never met you, but I worked with Richard at RJR for over 30 years, with Judy too and our whole gang. Richard was truly one of a kind, always had a joke to tell and always a big grin on his face! He even introduced me to my husband, Frankie, that was on Richard's birthday, 4-1-95, at his house in King. I could go on and on, but I just wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers of comfort are with you all. Richard was truly a very special man and will be missed very much!! We have so many stories and memories of him to cherish and make us smile or even laugh out loud. That is a good thing to be able to leave behind. Love and prayers, Joy and Frankie Garwood
Sandra Warden
March 24, 2006
I am very sorry to hear about the death of Richard who was my 1st cousin. I have many fond memories of going to Janie's and Richards when I was a young girl. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Robin Little
March 24, 2006
Your prayers will be in our thoughts. Richard was a good person and always fun to be around.
Robin, Donnie Ray & Amy Little
Tville TWC Co-Workers
March 24, 2006
Although we only worked with Richard for a short while, he left a lasting impression on us all.
Godspeed.
Nancy Alderman
March 24, 2006
TO MITCHELL AND ALL THE EATON FAMILY: I am so sorry to hear about Richard's death. Mitchell, I knew you when you were a little boy,I worked with your Mom at the credit union for several years..please tell her hello and God bless all of you..your Dad did my daughter's wedding photos in 1981..I have fond memories of the old RJR and your Dad..God Bless and comfort all of you..he will be missed..because he love to talk as much as I do..Nancy Alderman
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