He was preceded in death by his father, Douglas A. Eaker Sr. He is survived by his mother, Lena Smith Eaker of Apex; brothers, Douglas Jr., Gregory (Peggy), and Russell (Debbie); and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Cary on Friday, December 19, 2014 starting at 10:00 am followed by a funeral service at 10:30 am. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to The Salvation Army or First United Methodist Church Cary.
Condolences may be sent through brownwynnecary.com