Funeral Service for Mr. Dewey L. Eady, 85, of Georgiana will be held at 11am on Monday, April 5th, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Home with Bro. Tracy Stinson officiating. Burial will follow at Milner Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Sunday night at the funeral home. Mr. Eady passed away at his home on Friday, April 2nd, 2021.
He is survived by his children Mary Lois Harrell (Danny), Bonny Sue McGhee, Rocky L. Eady (Debora), Wilson V. Eady, Loretta Kay Smith (Darrell); nine grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; sister-in-law Elaine Sexton (Randy); and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Annie Mae Eady; grandchild David Hooks; two sisters and four brothers; and his parents John Henry Eady and Eunice Blackburn Eady.
Pallbearers will be Chase Smith, Bennu Hooks, Andrew Hooks, Chris Eady, Russell Blackburn, and Michael Bozeman.
Mr. Eady retired from the Alabama National Guard - Army after over 20 years of service. He retired from the City of Georgiana as well as serving as county commissioner for Butler County. He worked as a truck driver for Conecuh County Highway Department for several years. He was a longtime member of East Chapman Baptist Church. Mr. Eady was an avid supporter of Lucas Racing and the 330 Crew and he spent many nights at the dirt track. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed.