Obituary - Donald Wayne Eaton
Donald Wayne Eaton, 59, of Terre Haute, Ind., went to
be with the Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Union Hospital. He was born
May 4, 1949, in Terre Haute to Earl and Mable Connett Eaton. He was a
veteran of the Armed Forces: B Co 4th Bn 35th Armor US AREUR. Decorated and
Medals, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Sharpshooter M14 and National
Defense Service Medal, also served in Vietnam. He worked as a prison guard
for 10 years at the Terre Haute Federal Prison.
Survivors include: two sons, Steven and Brian Eaton; one daughter, Nicole
Day; three grandsons; one sister, Judy Eaton of Terre Haute; two brothers,
David Eaton of Florida and Charles Eaton of North Carolina, along with
several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Janice Eaton
Utterback.
Visitation is 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Mattox-Ryan Funeral Home, with a
memorial service at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Dave Smith officiating. Per his
request, cremation was chosen. If family and friends so desire, memorial
monetary contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home.