Murray Donald ‘Donnie’ Eakes of Lebanon, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022, he was 85 years old.
Donnie was born in Suggs Creek, TN and was the son of the late, Murray Wilson Eakes and Robbie May Eakes.
He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Donnie was a 1955 graduate of Mt. Juliet High School where he was the captain of the football team. He served in the Air National Guard and retired from Ford Glass Plant with 45 years of service. Donnie was a horse trainer and he enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing. He loved sports, especially UT Vols and Titans football.
He is survived by:
Wife of 67 years – Linda McCorkle Eakes
Children – Mark (Robin) Eakes, Greg Eakes and Melinda (Kenneth) Mace
5 Grandchildren and 4 Great-grandchildren
Granddog – Harley
Caregiver – Debbie Smith
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2023 at Victory Baptist Church, 1777 Tate Lane, Mt. Juliet, TN with Rev. Chuck Groover officiating.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday at the church.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
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