Charles Leon Eaves

Mr. Charles Leon Eaves, age 72 of Johnson City, Tennessee, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, September 14, 2012 in the Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was born July 20, 1940 in Cobden, the son of Noble and Zella Adams Eaves. Charles is survived by his loving wife of fifty three years, Barbara Stanley Eaves; one son, Charley Lynn (Jennifer) Eaves of Jonesborough, TN; one daughter, Kimberly Ann Eaves of Alexandria, LA; grandchildren, Staff Sergeant Charles Justin (April) Eaves of Wichita, KS, Kristina Marie (Greg) Grindstaff of Johnson City, TN, Natalie Lynn Eaves of Walnut Cove, NC; great grandson, Bryce Allen Eaves; great granddaughter, Riley Madelyn Grindstaff; sister, Jewell Annette McHughes of Anna; brothers Donald "Don" Eaves of Tyler, TX, Robert D. (Carol) Eaves of Simi Valley, CA, Dan (Caroline) Eaves and son Evan of Fredericksburg, VA; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Charles loved the Lord and was of the Baptist Faith. He proudly served his country for thirty years in the United States Air Force. He was a Chief Master Sergeant and served with the Rapid Deployment Force. He enjoyed camping and loved spending time with his family.Graveside funeral services for Mr. Charles Leon Eaves will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at the Cobden Cemetery. Interment will be in the Cobden Cemetery. Graveside military honors will be conducted by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna and the Military Funeral Honors Team of Marion. Friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden.