Funeral services for Wallace Eugene Eason, 83, of Many, were held March 12 at The Life Church with Pastor Jim Manning and Bro. Tommy Lewis officiating. Burial followed in the Ft. Jesup Cemetery.
He was born on Friday, October 4, 1935 in Vernon Parish, and passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at his home in Many.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Katie Davis Eason; sisters, Katie Mae Crunk and Hazel Gentry; and grandson, Wesley Pinter.
Wallace Eason was a quiet and gentleman, full of love for his family. He was happiest when outdoors and loved to fish. Among the things he did in his lifetime were being meat market manager at Curtis’s Supermarket, later named Big Star, along with serving our nation for eight years in the National Guard. Wallace was a family man who left his wife, children, and grandchildren with many wonderful memories.
He is survived by his wife, Miriam Ann Eason of Many; daughters, Patricia E. Cook and husband Steven of Florien, and Sandra Jean Pinter and husband William of Florien; son, Mike Eason and wife Rachal of Many; sisters, Anita Herrington of Florien, and Doris Allen of Kilgore, Texas; grandchildren, Emily Eason of Many, Chanli McWilliams of Rosepine, Jace Eason of Hornbeck, Zane Cook of Orange, Texas, Blake Cook of Florien, and Preston Pinter of Florien; eight great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Pallbearers were Will Gunter, Zane Cook, Preston Pinter, Jace Eason, Blake Cook and Dustin McWilliams.
Honorary Pallbearers were Randy Hardy, Scotty Carnline and Ronnie Lewing.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.warrenmeadows.com