Thomas “Billy” Eakes

November 10, 1922 - August 25, 2017

Thomas “Billy” Eakes, 94, of Sour Lake, died Friday, August 25, 2017. He was born on November 10, 1922, to Lucille Bodin and John Eakes. He was a World War II veteran. Thomas retired from Mobil Refinery after thirty-four years of service.

Thomas is survived by his daughter, Dru Springer and her husband, Aaron, of Sour Lake; son, Roger Eakes and his wife, Laura, of Port Neches; grandchildren, Amber Lanning and her husband, David; Jeremy Springer and his wife, Suzy; Coko Springer, Morgan Springer, Taylor Springer, George Springer, Logan Springer, Jacob Springer, and Colin Eakes; and great-grandchildren, Angelina Lanning, Madelyn Lanning, Parker Lanning, Holland Thomas Lanning, and Avery Springer.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Eakes; parents, and brother.

A gathering of Mr. Eakes’ family and friends will be 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., with his funeral service to follow, Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to the World War II Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130.

 

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John White

I'll always remember the times our dads got together and talked. My dad really liked to do that.

Sherry

I'm so sorry Roger, for you and all your family.

Debbie Tice

Sincere condolences to your family. My thoughts are with you.

Debbie Judice Gordon Dunn

Dru, I am so very sorry for your loss of your daddy , I know you will miss him terribly, please except my condolences.

Debbie Valdes

Drew I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved Uncle Billy and will always remember good times we had when we we're growing up. I have fond memories of my dad and your dad hanging out together. And I will always remember Uncle Billy like to go get donuts on Sunday morning. He was a great man and he lived a good long life I will miss him.

Adrian Farris Etie

Roger, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. Adrian Farris Etie (Kelly HS c/o 1985)

Chris Bodin

Dear Dru and family sending you prayers and condolences May the Peace of Our Lord be with you

Roger Eakes

Thanks John. Yes I do remember our fathers doing that. Probably a lot of common interests.

NL

My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).