July 19, 1918 - November 2, 2013
John O. Eddins, age 95, died on November 2nd, 2013 at Col. Robert L. Howard Veterans Home in Pell City, AL. John was born in Holt, Alabama, raised in Calera and lived in Birmingham. He is preceded in death by his father, B. C. Eddins, mother and step-father, Myrtle and Raymond Veazey, wife, Jane Harland Eddins, daughter, Ann Eddins Blair, and brothers, B. Carroll Eddins and William N. Eddins. John is survived by sons, John C. Eddins (Tama) and Joseph Ray Eddins (Celia), six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, niece Mary Evelyn Jones (Clark), and nephew William Eddins Jr. John served in the US Navy during WWII and then worked for Merrill Lynch until he retired. He was also a lifetime member of the Vestavia Hills Lions Club and served as an International Director for Lions Clubs. He was a proud supporter of Camp Smile a Mile, Alabama Sight, Auburn University, and Vestavia United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 6th from 10:00 - 11:00AM at Elmwood Chapel followed by a graveside service at Elmwood Cemetery.
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