Henry Eaton

Henry Garrett Eaton, age 84, of St. Louis, MI passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. Pastor Jeff Eckman will officiate. Burial will take place at Jasper Township Cemetery in Midland County, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2009 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. at Smith Family Funeral Homes.

Henry was born in Corbin, KY on September 20, 1925, the son of Wil and Easter (Jones) Eaton. He married Anita Helen Simonton on January 21, 1946 in Tennessee. She passed away on March 22, 2003. He had resided in St. Louis for the last 38 years. Henry was a very hard worker his whole life, and retired in 1974 from Wonder Bread Bakery. He was also a self employed auto mechanic for many years. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed snowmobiling, farming, gardening, bee keeping, and loved to cook. Henry was a firm believer that his family was the most important thing to him. He was a life member of the DAV, member of the St. Louis VFW Post 3055, NRA, and member of the American Legion. He was a US Army WWII vet, and earned two purple hearts. He was a member of Floyd Church of God in Midland, MI.

He is survived by his 5 daughters; Sharon Simonton of Rapid City, SD, Barbara and Donald Hays of Midland, MI, Bonnie and Lonny Gonzalas of Tiger, GA, Deborah and Dave Herring of West Palm Beach, FL, Diane and Marvin Humphrey of St. Louis, MI, 25 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, and 15 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Anita, grandson Scott Simonton, 5 brothers, and 2 sisters.

Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis Chapel St. Louis, Michigan.

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