Mr. Earl Eddleman

Earl Charles Eddleman, age 72, went Home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2015 at the Bowers Hospice House. He was born in Akron, Ohio to Melvin and Esther Erwin Eddleman. Earl worked as a truck driver, driving a tractor trailer for approximately 30 years before he had to retire due to health problems in 2000. Earl loved the Lord and was proud to be a member of the Crow Baptist Church, the most wonderful church family, where he loved being a greeter and usher.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Esther Eddleman, 2 infant brothers, and brother Leonard Eddleman. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Sharon Eddleman, 3 daughters all of Summersville, Beth Ann Acord (John), Debbie Oehm (Ernie), and Becky Miles; 3 sons Chuck Eddleman of Elkins, David Eddleman of Knoxville, TN, and Daniel Eddleman of Summersville, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is survived by 4 sisters, Dianna Hall (Alan) of Asheville, OH, Phyllis Jean Steiner of Akron, OH, Sandy Borell (Keith) of Warren, OH, and RuthAnnette Doan (Terry) of Atwater, OH.

We would like to say a special thank you to caregivers Pat Armstrong and Tammy Burns. We cannot say enough about the Bowers Hospice House. They are the kindest, most caring staff. They deserve all our support for all they do. Thank you Dr. Kelly Pitsenbarger for all you did. You knew exactly the right things to say at the right time. We have a wonderful church family, personal family and friends, as well as special co-workers at New River Health, who have stepped up and will continue to help and pray. God saw us through it all and will continue to do so. I prayed for peace and comfort for my beloved husband and God provided that. Earl’s sons, grandsons, nephews and other family members are serving as pallbearers.

Our Pastor Dennis Burks will officiate over the service. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home with visitation at 11:00 AM, and service at 12:00 noon. Family will meet at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens