Bonnard Flake Eaton

Bonnard F. Eaton, age 77, died Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. He was a member of Gaines Chapel United Methodist Church. He loved his family and never met a stranger. A State Farm Insurance agent for 38 years, Mr. Eaton enjoyed interacting with and serving his fellow man. He was a veteran of the United States Army.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 22, 2011, 11:00 am at Gaines Chapel United Methodist Church with Bro. Tony Pounders and James Moffitt officiating. Burial will be in the Forrest Memorial Park Gardens with Military honors. Visitation will be Monday, March 21, 2011 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home. The body will lie in state at Gaines Chapel United Methodist Church Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Born July 24, 1933, Mr. Eaton was preceded in death by his parents, Flake and Lois Padgett Eaton; four brothers, Hollis Eaton, John K. Eaton, Howard Eaton, and Rhett Eaton; and two sisters, Elizabeth Gann and Sara Hampton.

Survivors include his wife, Rachel Eaton; one son, Wally Eaton(Mary); one daughter, Kim Williams (Greg); eight grandchildren, Amber Morelock (Bradley), Graham Williams, Molly Grace Williams, Ethan Eaton, Jack Eaton, John Eaton, Oliver Eaton, and Emelia Eaton; and two great grandchildren, Laikin Hodum and Ryder Morelock, all of Corinth. Surviving siblings include Hoyle Eaton (Betty Gwyn), Myrtle Smith (John David), Dan Eaton (Kathy), all of Booneville, and Nita Jo Craft (James) of Mize, Ms; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Pallbearers will be Tim Gann, Mike Gann, Jimmy Craft, Todd Eaton, Joe David Eaton, Paul Eaton, Walt Moffitt, Chris Killough, John David Smith, and Kenneth Windham. Honorary pallbearers will be State Farm family, members of the Jack Williams Sunday School Class, Martha’s Menu Coffee Group, and Wheeler High School Class of 1954.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Gaines Chapel United Methodist Church Fund, 1803 Hwy 72 W, Corinth, Ms. 38834.