of Searcy, AR
September 17, 1923 - January 16, 2021
James C. Eason, Jr, of Searcy, AR, was born on September 17, 1923, in Edgemont, AR to the late James C. Eason, Sr. and Edna Birdsong Smith Eason. He left his earthly home to meet his Lord and rejoin his beloved wife on January 16, 2021. He is proceeded in death by the love of his life and wife of over 71 years, Vena Martin Eason, his parents, his brother Vernon Smith, sisters Lena Smith Morgan and Marie Smith Barnum, all of Cleburne County, and son-in-law Bob Weagly of Chambersburg, PA.
James is survived by his brother-in-law Virl (Annelle) Martin of Louisville, KY, daughters Jamie Eason Weagly of Searcy, AR and Chambersburg, PA, Ruth (Mark) Eason Hooper of Little Rock, AR, and son Ed (Ann) Eason of Conway, AR. He is also survived by grandchildren Erik (Jenn) Faust of Goffstown, NH, Kevin Faust of Chambersburg, PA, Dylan (Erin) Weagly of Mt. Joy, PA, Michelle (James) Eason Byler of Valley Springs, AR, and Jacque Eason Dumas of Bentonville, AR. He is survived by great-grandchildren Connor and Landon Weagly, Joey and Adam Byler, and Brooke Dumas; along with a host of other relatives and friends.
James proudly served his country in World War II as a member of the U.S. Navy, from which he would retire after 23 years of service as a Chief Petty Officer Electricians Technician. His final assignment was as an instructor in the Polaris Electronics ''A'' Course at the U.S. Naval Guided Missile School, in Dam Neck, Virginia Beach, VA. Upon retirement, he continued to teach electronics for 18 years at Foothills Vocational-Technical Institute in Searcy, AR. In 1982, he received the honor of being selected as Arkansas Vocational Teacher of the Year. In 2014, James was honored to participate in the Honors Flight program to Washington, D.C. to tour the WWII monument and other military monuments. James was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Searcy, AR for over 53 years, serving as deacon, a Sunday School officer, and as a greeter. He faithfully maintained visitation ministry to church members and other friends in the hospital.
The family thanks the many who have been so kind to James during the past three years since Vena's passing. Special thanks to the staff of Home Instead, and to Arkansas Hospice who cared for him in his final months. He was a kind and giving friend to many and will be missed by all.
Due to COVID-19, there will not be a viewing or visitation. A memorial service with military burial will be held on January 23 at 2:00 p.m. at White County Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, we request that memorials be made to First Baptist Church, Searcy, AR, or Arkansas Hospice at www.ArkansasHospice.org.
Online guestbook will be available at www.roller funeralhomes.com/searcy
I will miss Mr. Eason. He was my "countdown back to work" guy every summer. He was so precious.
He will be missed at FBC, Searcy.
What a wonderful tribute to your Dad. His love for family and country shows! He was always so kind and we will miss (have missed) his hugs and sweet words in the halls of FBC Searcy. - Prayers for the days ahead as your memories will be full of family times.
Prayers for the family that God will comfort you. I loved seeing him everyday at Foothills Vocational School. He was an inspiration to everyone he met.
It was my privilege to work with Mr. Eason during his last years of teaching at what was then Foothills Vo-Tech. He was always laughing and telling stories. He was a wonderful man. May God comfort you all at this time.
Psalm 116
Praying for all of your family. Your Mom and Dad were a blessingto so many.
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Regardless of age, it’s never easy to see a loved one leave us except for the fact that we’ll see them again in heaven. Wow, your father lived a full and long life. He sounded like a very good man who will be greatly missed. I thank him for his military service to our country. Prayers for you and your family.
Jamie so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless
You, Mark, your entire family is in our prayers now and in days to come. Thinking of you often.
Mr. and Mrs. Eason were two of the most faithful members of FBC. Eason family, we are so sorry for your loss.
We loved him dearly. He was a very special man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mr Eason will be missed.