Services for Ben R. Eaton, Jr., 52, of Eudora, will be at 11 A.M. Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Eudora United Methodist Church.
Mr. Eaton died Friday, December 6, 2024 in his home.
He was born October 12, 1972, in Lawrence, the son of Ben R., Sr. and Carolyn Eaton.
He graduated from Salina South High School in 1990. He attended massage school in Lawrence, KS. He lived in Eudora the majority of his childhood and adult life. He was a man of all trades – he worked concert security, warehouse jobs, at salvage yards, etc. He wasn’t afraid to get his hands
dirty.
He married Nicole Eaton (Jackson) on February 4, 2005.
His survivors include three daughters, Tasia Hill and Lara Eaton, Eudora KS; Morgan Eaton, Ellisville MO; his step-mother, Janey Eaton, Topeka KS; and his granddaughter, Luna,
Ellisville MO.
His parents, Ben R., Sr. and Carolyn Eaton, preceded him in death, as well as his maternal and paternal grandparents, aunts, and uncles. His wife, Nicole Eaton, also preceded him in death.
A visitation will occur from 6-7 P.M. Monday, December 16, 2024 at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place the following day, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at
11 A.M. at Eudora United Methodist Church, 1310 W 20th St, Eudora, Kansas 66025.
The family suggests that donations and contributions be sent to the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
i love you, daddy. i’ll miss you forever. i hope you’re finally at peace. thank you for choosing me when you didn’t have to.
People knew exactly where they stood with you! You never sugar coated any thing. You were a great friend, I will miss our talks about our families and life lessons. May you be at peace. You will be missed by so many. Thank you for the advice through the years!
I’m going to miss your sense of humor, willingness to be there for anyone who needed it, your love of music. Know how much we all loved you.