of Little Rock, AR
May 6, 1952 - December 1, 2025
James Marshal Eaton, M.D., 73, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away at his home on December 1, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 6, 1952, he lived a life marked by service, compassion and devotion to family and community.
Dr. Eaton pursued a calling to medicine that led to a distinguished career as an Anesthesiologist. After completing medical school, he served honorably as a Major in the United States Army, an experience that strengthened his discipline and commitment to others. Throughout his decades in practice, he cared for patients with calm expertise and unwavering professionalism, earning the respect of both colleagues and those under his care.
Outside his medical career, Dr. Eaton valued pursuits that brought balance and fulfillment to his life. He was a dedicated practitioner of Martial Arts, enjoyed offering thoughtful guidance to others and remained an ever loyal supporter of Mississippi State University football. In retirement, he devoted himself to working with individuals in Recovery, providing support rooted in empathy, patience and a genuine desire to help.
Above all, Dr. Eaton treasured his family. He found great joy in the life he shared with his wife, Wendy Bettis Eaton and took immense pride in his children, grandchildren and extended family. His love for them was constant and deeply felt.
Jim is lovingly remembered by his wife, Wendy Eaton; his brother, Rick Eaton; children, Christian (wife, Deana), Mandy (husband, John) and Sarah (husband, Scott) and three stepchildren, Evan, Megan and Jacqueline. He held the honored title of Peepaw for twelve grandchildren, Taylor (wife, Kari), Lexi, Rachel, Reygan (husband, Cameron), Maddy (husband, Kalem), Ashlin, Austin, Trey, Abby, Ethan, Aubrey and Jackson. Three great grandchildren, KJ, Sawyer and Adaline were cherished by Peepaw as well. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, A. C. and Lorene Eaton. His legacy endures in the many lives he touched through his service, his work, and his quiet generosity.
A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home in Little Rock. Friends and family are invited to gather in remembrance. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Parkinson's Foundation in his memory.
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8 Condolence(s)
Trace and Charlotte Walker
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Christian, Mandy, Sarah and Wendy. Trace, mother (Barbara) and I are so sorry for your loss. The times spent together on special occasions with Jim are cherished. I'm thankful and blessed to have known him. May God be with all of you during this difficult time.
Clair Helms
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Christian,Mandy, Sarah, and Wendy ,my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jim was a good man and I'm thankful I got to know him through the years. May God be with all of you during this sad difficult time.
dee burtonI am so sorry
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss..... I know you are heart broken.. first your sweet Mom..and now your dad...prayers for you and your family....
Ginger Hollinger
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Jim was some one very special, smart,funny, and very sure of his ideas. He was an excellent doctor and very dear friend. And I believe he and Paul are having a good time together in Heaven.
Ellen Pinto
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Deepest condolences for you Sarah and your family.
Love to you
Pinto family
Patsy Thompson Jeffords
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
I have happy memories of family get togethers in Mississippi when Jim , Rick & I were children. Our Mothers , Lorene & Erlene were Twins and both were remarkable cooks. Our lives took us to different states miles apart so that we didn't spend much of our adult lives together but I'm glad to know Jim was so loved by his family. My deepest sympathy & love to them all, Patsy
Julie Preddy
Monday, December 8, 2025
Wendy & family,
I am very sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you,
Julie
Richard Redus
Sunday, December 7, 2025
I walked into a AA meeting in August of 2012 and Jim was the first person to say hello to me. After that meeting was over Jim and another member pitched in to buy me a Big Book because I was broke. I took it and that night I read the first 164 pages as he asked me to do. The next day I returned to that meeting and Jim became my first AA Sponsor. I still have that book and I'm still sober today. Thank you Jim!!!