- Date Of Birth: July 6, 1938
- Date Of Death: May 10, 2017
- State: North Carolina
Willie (Bill) A. Eaton Jr., 78, of Youngsville NC, formerly of Wakefield, RI & Seabrook NH, died suddenly May 10, 2017 and is now in the presence of his beloved Jesus. He was born on July 6, 1938 in Seabrook NH to Willie and Laura (Walton) Eaton Sr.
He grew up in Seabrook, NH where he enjoyed hunting, fishing and neighborhood activities. He graduated high school and later joined the U.S. Air Force, serving 4 years. Bill worked for Bailey Corp. for many years as a machine operator before moving to Rhode Island. There he worked as a welder for the General Dynamics shipbuilding, before moving onto furnace repair and custodial work at a Christian school.
He enjoyed spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, flying planes & riding motorcycles. He was a member of the Warriors of Truth Youngsville NC Chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association and the many outreach and fellowship opportunities it presented. Bill attended Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church in Raleigh.
Bill is survived by his nieces, Linda Fowler of Exeter, NH and Luellynn Valtin of Epping, NH; several grand-nieces and nephews and many, many friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and sister Eldora (Mills) Eaton.