Charles Milton Eatmon, 76, of Ernul, passed away on Thursday, June 14th, 2018. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a graduate of East Carolina University. He retired from civil service at Cherry Point after more than 40 years of service. He farmed and raised cattle in the Ernul community.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patricia Whitford Eatmon; three children, Kathryn Eatmon Whitford (Joey), Phillip Weiss, and Patrick Whitford (Debbie); three grandchildren, Joseph Whitford, Olivia Whitford, and Samantha Whitford; three brothers, Horace "Pete" Eatmon (Sarah), George "Mack" Eatmon (Joyce), and William "Bill" Eatmon (Jeri); and one sister, Jean Solot (Ray).
Funeral service will be 6 p.m. Monday, June 18th at Cotten Funeral Home Chapel with the family receiving friends following. Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Bailey Cemetery in Bailey, NC.
For those considering memorial contributions, the family suggests they be made to benefit the Crystal Coast Hospice House, 100 Big Rock Weigh, Newport, NC 28570.
Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.