Claude M. Eaton Obituary (1915 - 2008)

Claude M. Eaton, 93 Bridgewater Claude Martin Eaton, 93, formerly of the Lilly Community died December 20, 2008 at the Bridgewater Home where he was a resident. Mr. Eaton was born on March 2, 1915, in Rockingham County and was the son of the late Casper W. and Annie ElizabethDove Eaton. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was a member of the Carl D. Lee VFW Post 9872. Mr. Eaton retired from Highway Motors. He will be remembered as a great father, husband and grandfather. He was a member of the Mount Bethel Church of the Brethren. On December 18, 1937, he married the former Lelia Price who survives. Surviving are three daughters, Barbara Rodeffer and husband Glen, Penn Laird; Doris Manning, Harrisonburg; Faye Cash, Grottoes; one son, Leroy Eaton and wife Dawne, Sun Lakes, Arizona; two brothers, Forrest Eaton and wife Geraldine, Harrisonburg; Glen Eaton and wife Shirley, Fredericksburg; one sister, Frances Ritchie and husband Maurice, Harrisonburg; eight grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Pastor John Janzi will conduct a graveside service Tuesday morning at 11a.m. at East Lawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg at any time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Resident Care Endowment Fund, 302 N Second, Bridgewater, VA 22812. Online condolences may be made to the family at mcmullenfh.com.