Willie Eason

WILSON - Willie James Eason, 77, died Tuesday, February 4, 2014.

Funeral, Saturday, 11 AM, Wilson Memorial Service, conducted by Rev. Carroll Bradbury. Entombment, Evergreen Memorial Park.

He is the son of the late Gladys and J.C. Eason. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Louise Eason Harringing and a special cousin, Patricia Bradbury.

A native of Greene County, he had been a resident of Wilson for his adult life. He lived in and loved the small community of Spit Head and he was lovingly referred to as the Mayor.

Willie was a loyal employee of S. T. Wooten Corporation for 55 years working in the Highway Division and had retired just last June. He enjoyed many years in the Wilson Singles Club where he spent many hours of fun and fellowship with members of the club. His great personality and sense of humor immediately endeared him to people with whom he had contact. He left a smile and a wonderful memory with everyone. His physician and staff looked forward to his appointments because he always had an edible treat for everyone. He was loved and will be remembered for his ability to make life fun and to offer a helping hand to anyone in need.

Surviving is his sister, Kay Toffton (Ricky) of Battleboro; brothers, Bobby Eason (Eloise) of Edgecombe County, Kenneth Eason (Barbara) and Russell Eason (Connie) of Wilson, Ray Eason of Taswell, TN. Also surviving are many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, two aunts and three uncles.

The family will be at Wilson Memorial Service, Friday, 6 - 7:30 PM.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 1207 Peachtree Rd, NW, Wilson, NC 27896.