John Crawford Eagleman
Funeral services for John Crawford Eagleman, 91, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Prairie Grove Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Eagleman passed away at 9:22 a.m., Sunday, January 17, 2016 at his home.
He was born September 24, 1924, at Leota, Missouri, to Edward Barkley Eagleman and Ella Mae Crawford Eagleman. On February 12, 1947, he was married to Goldie Anna Burden. Mr. Eagleman received his education at Prairie Grove Elementary and graduated from Bakersfield High School. He attended Prairie Grove Church of Christ, being a lifelong member. Mr. Eagleman was a veteran, having served during World War II with the United States Merchant Marines. He was a member of American Legion at Bakersfield, Missouri. He, along with his brothers, Roy and Ralph, enjoyed going on the Honor Flight together to Washington, D.C. in 2011. He worked at the International Shoe Factory and was a carpenter and a lifelong farmer, living on the family farm that has been in the Eagleman name for over one hundred years. The farm was recognized as a “Century Farm” in 2004. He served on the Free Union Cemetery Board and the Moody Community Center Board for many years. John was a wonderful father, grandfather and uncle and was loved by many.
He is survived by his wife of nearly sixty-nine years, Goldie Eagleman, of the family home; four children, Edith Winchester and husband, Rodney, Roger Eagleman and wife, Darley, Connie Eagleman and Tim Eagleman and wife, Charm, all of Caulfield, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Shasta Foster and husband, Ron, Darrick Eagleman and wife, Tiffany, Jason Hensley and wife, Mandy, Matthew Hensley, Benjamin Hensley and wife, Jessica, Sarah Huett and husband, Joel, Missy Gastineau and husband, Steve, Holly Stephens and husband, Bryson, Emily Richardson and husband, Reggie; twenty-four great-grandchildren, Shaelyn, Sheyenne and Shaniah Foster, Megan, Alex, Jackson, Anderson and Cameron Hensley, Benjamin, Jr. and Chloe Hensley, Perri, Luke, Caleb, Andrew and Autumn Huett, Sharee, Adrianne and Breanna Gastineau, Bailey, Kaitlynn and Mason Stephens, Jon, Remington and Darren Richardson; step-grandchildren, Belinda and Donnie; one step-great-grandson, Gary Gastineau; two step-great-great-granddaughters, Taylor and Harper Gastineau; one brother, Joe Eagleman and wife, Doris, Lawrence, Kansas; three sisters, Reba Sigler, Moody, Missouri, Lu Harper and husband, Fred, Ocala, Florida and Wilma Boyd and husband, Houston, Odessa, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, five brothers, Virgil, Edwin, Allen, Roy and Ralph Eagleman and two sisters, Grace Mahan and Fern Harber, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Free Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Paragould Children’s Home and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Milly & David Kishell
January 19, 2016 @ 1:47 am
Lord please Bless this Family in there time of need, we didn’t know John, but it’s a great to know that I know his Grandson Ben & his Family ! I’m sure that John, was a great part of Ben’s life,and helped him to be the best in whatever he wanted… I Loved my Grandpa with all of my heart!! Love You all !
Hassel and Alice (Newberry) Vandergriff
January 19, 2016 @ 6:01 am
We are so sorry for your loss, but what a blessing to know that he is safe with the Lord now!! They truly were the “greatest generation” and I so grieve to see them go, though I know that we are the ones who feel the loss, not them, for they are in Heaven now. Love and prayers to the family and friends.
wilma wolverton
January 19, 2016 @ 11:58 am
I have known John and Goldie all my life. They were Christians and set the right example for all of us to follow. My sympathy goes out to his wife, Goldie, andf all his children and grandchildren. May God bless you all!
Kathy Bray Beaty
January 19, 2016 @ 1:08 pm
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in Peace.
Bobby and April (Kinder) Todd
January 19, 2016 @ 9:28 pm
All of us that knew or met him will never forget his smile and laugh. Over 30 years time I can never remember seeing him without a smile. Prayers and comfort for you all.
Deborah G Wehrman
January 21, 2016 @ 8:51 am
Connie and Family. Our hearts break for you and our thoughts are with you to help carry some of the burden during your healing. We wish you more peaceful times ahead.
Deb Grisham Wehrman, Zizzer Class of ’69
Barbara (King) Williams
January 21, 2016 @ 10:30 am
I am so sorry to hear of your precious loss. And, I have to agree with Alice, sadly we are losing one of the “greatest generations” this world has known. Know that there is no better place to be than in the arms of Jesus, and I am sure, that is exactly where he is, smiling from ear to ear. Know that my prayers are with you. May God bless and comfort each of you, Barbara
Stacey Johnson
January 21, 2016 @ 3:53 pm
One of the finest men I’ve had the pleasure of serving. I always looked forward to Thursday when Connie would bring Mr Eagleman and his lovely wife into my restaurant. I have celebrated the past few anniversaries with them and was looking forward to celebrating number 69 with them. I would always joke with him that she kept him around another week!
He will be missed by all of us. My deepest sympathy to the family. Stacey Johnson and The Fish Shack gang.
Sandy McNevin
January 26, 2016 @ 12:15 pm
My thoughts and prayers have been with you and your families since I read this in the Quill.
Living out of state–mail service is sometimes slow.
I am sure that there are many fond memories that you have treasured of your parents and family. Please forward them on to your children and grandchildren by writing them down now while they are still fresh. Spend a few minutes with your parents every day. They are still looking down and over your shoulders every day.