Today we celebrated the life of Papaw Richard, which is what my kids called him. The service was very nice, and Grandma made sure to have his tie taken off before heading to the cemetery because he always said he didn't want to be buried in a tie. I'm so thankful to all the family and friends who were a part of today. Here's the obituary...
Richard was born to Chester M. and Eva Rose Eakins on April 23, 1931, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His father was a Southern Baptist minister in various towns in Oklahoma, including Prague where he met his future wife, Billie Willoughby. They were married on October 21, 1949. To this union was born three sons, Richard Jr., Ronald, and Randal. Richard worked for American Airlines for 33 years. Then he and a partner, Jim Burger, built houses and developed sub-divisions around the Grapevine, Southlake, and Keller areas for about 15 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Randal Eakins. Survivors: Wife of 65 years, Billie; sons Richard Jr. and wife, Barbara, Ronald and wife, Linda; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sister, Ralene Martin of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews.
Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=richard-c-eakins&pid=173780911&fhid=29780#storylink=cpy
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