of Marshall, AR

January 21, 1944 - February 9, 2022

Gerald Edmund Eaton, age 78 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 at NARMC in Harrison. He was born on January 21st, 1944 in Marshall, Arkansas to Henry Peter Eaton and Celia Thompson Eaton.

Gerald had a successful career hanging drywall followed by a retirement spent cutting timber. He enjoyed trips to casinos, the morning coffee tours around town and joking with everyone he met. Gerald loved his friends, having cookouts and helping people whenever he could.

Survivors include his children, Edwin Eaton of Marshall, Valerie Shawn Wallis and husband David of Marshall and Bavette Battern and husband Dennis of Branson, MO; six grandchildren, Bridget Eaton of Tilly, Chelsea (Talon) Anderson of Hector, Justin (Carissa) Eaton of Summit, Caitlin (Jeremy) Carter of Huntsville, Wendi (Clayton) Lesley, also of Marshall and Teri (Michael) Trujillo of Branson; ten great-grandchildren, Grace, Emmalyn, Cadence, Melody, Aria, Cassidy, Isabella, Xavier, Teagan and Triztan; one great-great grandson, Jud; sister, Wilma Ratchford; and a host of extended family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Gerald is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Celia Eaton; his wife of 54 years, Drucilla Ann Eaton who passed away in 2016; and siblings, Willard E. Eaton, Willodean H. Hancock and Wanda Fay Rea.

Graveside memorial services for Gerald will be 12:00 PM Tuesday, February 15th, 2022 at East Lawn Cemetery in Marshall, Arkansas.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com