Ray Watson Eaton
August 8, 1942 - July 2, 2019
Ray Watson Eaton, 76 of Mt. Jackson died Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Dutch Haven Assisted Living in Maurertown. He was born August 8, 1942 in Rockingham County, son of the late Dorman Sylvester and Fleta Viola Cook Eaton. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was a member of St. Mary’s (Pine) Lutheran Church in Mt. Jackson. He was married August 28, 1971 to Ellen (Kay) Eaton who survives. He is also survived by a sister, Linda Custer of New Market. A graveside service will be held Monday, July 8, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Flat Rock Cemetery in Forestville with the Rev. Karen Van Stee officiating. Pallbearers will be Derek Shifflett, Matthew Shifflett, Charles Fansler, Dwight Sager, Eugene Sager and James Hiner II. Honorary pallbearers will be James Hiner, Sr., Zeke Miller and Kenneth Knupp. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Dellinger Funeral Home in Mt. Jackson. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 2040 Deyerle Avenue Suite 102, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
Ray Watson Eaton, 76 of Mt. Jackson died Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Dutch Haven Assisted Living in Maurertown. He was born August 8, 1942 in Rockingham County, son of the late Dorman Sylvester and Fleta Viola Cook Eaton. He served in the United... View Obituary & Service Information