William D. Eaton

William D. Eaton, age 88, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. in Lakewood Hall at Striffler-Hamby, Phenix City, AL with a celebration of life funeral service following at 11:00 A.M. Burial with military honors will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens.

Mr. Eaton was born July 10, 1935 in Columbus, Georgia; son of the late William Thomas Eaton and Margaret Justiss Eaton. He served during the Vietnam Conflict in the US Army, Air Force and retired from the US Navy.

Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Beate Filkorn Eaton and his sister, Jeanette Christian.

Survivors include his daughter, Bettina Hardwick and husband Chris and their children, Luke, Aaron and Abigail Hardwick; daughter, Belinda Day and husband Richard and their children, Kristyn, Chase and Cameron Day (Rayni Smith), great granddaughter, Ivy and several nieces and nephews.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shphenixcity.com for the Eaton family.