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There will be no services.
Douglas Neil Eaton, age 78, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday night, October 12, 2020, at Flora Gardens Care Center.
Neil was born May 13, 1942 in Flora, the son of Horald and Mary (Reaugh) Eaton. He was united in marriage to Shirley Zimmerman on September 3, 1966, at North Harter Christian Church.
Neil owned and operated Eaton Auto Parts for several years, following in the footsteps of his father. He truly enjoyed being with people, enjoying life, and simply sharing in a good time with his family and friends. He will especially be remembered as a caring husband and father.
He is survived by his wife: Shirley Eaton of Flora; 2 sons: Jim Eaton and wife Shelley of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Doug Eaton of Danville; 3 grandchildren: Jessica, Parker, and Grant Eaton; a great-grandson: Jaxon Anglin; 2 sisters: Kaye Eaton-Linder and husband Wade of Cypress, Texas, and Francine Eaton-Johnson of Warrenville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers: Reaugh and Lee Eaton.
At Neil’s request, no services will be held. For those who wish, a memorial donation may be made to any charity of your choice in tribute to him. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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We are so sadden to hear such news. Our prayers are with you all.
So sorry to hear about Neil’s passing. I have wonderful memories of him that I will always cherish. Praying for the family!
Sorry for your loss. Neil was a fun loving man and will be missed by many. Prayers of comfort for the family.
Enjoyed our years working together at the family auto parts store. He will be missed by many.
rest in peace NEAL all you old time machanic awate you i know 3 frys that really enjoy you as there best parts man around,and you got things down one way or another.fare well my friend. you will be missed by many.
I have shared a Birthday with this man that was such an awesome brother in law. He loved life, he loved Shirley and his two boys Jim and Doug. Neil was ALWAYS there for our whole family and he is going to be so missed. But, he could not get better and went home and I know his Grandma Reaugh was waiting for him there and so many others. Thank you for letting him be in our family for so many years and through so many tough times and good times. R.I.P. Neil, Mouse or Roy! Everyone had a nickname for him and he loved it and he loved them.
Shirley and family I am so sorry to hear about Neil passing. One thing could be said about Neil they only made one of him. He e as a good guy.
So sorry to hear this.
Shirley & Family: We are so sorry for your loss. We always liked Neal. Please keep you are in our prayers. God bless.
I have know the Eaton family all my life, with respect and admiration. Love to all of them.
So sorry to hear of Neal’s passing I can still remember how much he made fun to go to the auto parts store for parts he knew his parts and was so funny doing it.
So sorry Shirley and Neil's entire family , we are thinking of you all at this sad time.
Shirley, So sorry to hear of your loss. Neil was always such a happy fun guy! Praying God will give you peace and strength .
Shirley - I am so sorry you lost Neil! My heart breaks for you. I always enjoyed talking with Neil when you guys were out and about. I've known him and you for just about my whole life and I loved his smile (just like his Dads) and his "quirky" sense of humor! I will miss him. GOD be you and your family Shirley.
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will. E in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss our prayers to your hold family
Sending our sympathy to the family. Keeping you all in our prayers.
So sorry to hear about Neil. Praying for comfort and peace.
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for your family.
So sorry to hear of your loss Shirley, our condolences
Prayers for the family.
Our hearts are broken with grief for our loss, but there is a bright star added to heaven. We will miss that smile and remember the good times Neil shared with us for so many years. Much love to Shirley and the rest of the family.
God bless you all ,will be praying for peace in this time .
Shirley and family so sorry to hear of your loss. Neil was always such a pleasant and helpful person, especially when I always thought I could fix my 72 Chevelle on my own!! Would redirect me to the real problem and get me the RIGHT PARTS he would never say I was wrong just it could be this first!! Family you are in my prayers!
My condolences to you all. I remember Neil well from my time in Flora.
Knew Neil for many years, good man and always friendly. Condolences extended.
Shirley, Jim and Doug...so sorry for the loss of your husband and father ...may God comfort you all..you are loved by so many.
Doug, Shirley and the rest of the family I am truly sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers
So long Mouse, Bought a million auto parts off you. I'll catch up with you later.
I’m so sorry to hear of Neil’s passing. It’s been decades since our paths crossed but I remember him as a friend of my older sister Nancy and a fun and very nice guy. Sincere sympathies to Francine and family.
I was so saddened to hear of Neils passing Shirley. He was such a sweet guy. Sending prayers for comfort for you and your family and also my deepest sympathies for all.
I am sorry to hear this Shirley He is with his parents again. And at peace. Prayers for you & family.
Shirley, so sorry to hear about Neil. My prayers are with your family. We all had a lot of good times back in the day! I know he will be missed.
Sorry for your loss Shirley and family
Shirley I am so very sorry for your loss .You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shirley and family, Neil was an awesome guy who loved his family so much! You are in in our thoughts and prayers!
Fond memories.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking to Neal, he was a good man. Sending hugs and prayers for the family.
We are praying for you all. May God comfort you! Our deepest sympathies!!!
Comforting Prayers to you all. So so sorry for your loss
So thankful for the times i got to spend with your family in my early years at Flora, good memories of Neil, some with my Uncle Jerry too. May he rest in peace now and prayers for Shirley, Jim and Doug as well as his other family and friends for peace and comfort as you grieve.
We have real good memories of Neal Eaton😃 So sorry for Shirley, Jim and Diug😔
A good friend who will be missed. My condolences to Shirley & family.
Our sincere sympathies to your family. Holding you all in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come.
So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
So sorry to hear about Neil. He was a very nice man.
Shirley I'm so sorry to hear of Neil passing away. We all had good times and memories. Prayers for you and the family.
Sorry for the loss of Neil. Keeping all the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sympathy is extended to The Famliy. Sorry for Your Loss.
Neil and I “terrorized” the local neighbors in our younger days!! Neil was a fun person to be with-he enjoyed life. Most every time I visited Flora Neil and I would get together, even if only for a shot time. As many of us do as we move down the road of life, we realize what is most important: faith, family and friends and Neil embodied that! Shirley and family you have my prayers and condolences.
Shirley, we are sorry for your loss. Neal was always a welcoming smile and hello to his friends. The fun had with him will always be in our memories.
I have known Neil since i was a little kid. My Dad and Mouse were very good friends. They didn't come any better than Neil.Rest in peace.
Shirley and family, I’m so sorry to hear about Neil. He was such a nice guy and could always make me laugh. I loved hearing stories about the good old days at the shop. He loved each of you so much.
Shirley, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss. Love you dear friend.
So sorry for the loss. He was a great and fun guy. He could always make you smile.
Rest in peace Neal {mouse} you always was a scraper?
So sad to hear this news. I'm sure my Dad Jim and all the other Eaton family welcomed him with loving hugs. Prayers for all the family. Healing and peace during this difficult time to experience.💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Our sincere sympathies for the family of Neil during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in peace my friend. Shirley and family , the best to you in these trying times.
Dear Shirley and Family, My deepest sympathy as you meet the passing of your beloved Neil. I remember meeting you and Neil when I visited with my grandmother, Ruth Reaugh Colclasure in Flora in 1972. Your boys were young as we all were then. I remember Neil as such a warm and tender man with sparkling eyes that twinkled. You matched him with your eyes of sparkle. Please walk in peace as you meet each day forward and know Neil touched my heart and he will be remembed always by this distant cousin.
Doug so sorry to hear about your dad. I remember him well. Your in my prayers.
So sorry
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