Irvin L. Eaton, Jr., 88, of Brooksville, FL, formerly of Tuscola, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017 in hospice care.
Services celebrating his life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL.
Irvin was born on August 10, 1929 in Joliet, IL, the son of Irvin L. Eaton, Sr. and Ruth M. Haberkorn. He married Janet L. Clearwaters. She preceded him in death on May 9, 1998. He then married Helen Eaton. She survives.
Other survivors include his sons: Greg (Melinda) Eaton of Romeoville, IL, Randy (Deborah) Eaton of Colorado Springs, CO, Jeff (Lori) Eaton of Encinitas, CA and Chris (Carolyn) Eaton of Tuscola, 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Memorials are suggested to the Tuscola Community High School Music Department.
Irvin worked in route sales for many years. He played drums with the Gene Trimble Orchestra for several years and was a member of the Moose Lodge.
Online condolences may be shared via hilligossshraderfh.com