Edward A. Eason, 86, of Kentland, passed away on December 18, 2024, at Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, IL. Born on January 20, 1938, in Goodland, IN, he was the son of the late Edward W. Eason and Lydia (Gravel) Eason. Edward graduated from A.J. Kent High School in 1956 and served honorably in the United Marine Corps until 1958.

Edward was first married to Judy Gerrich on November 14, 1959, who passed away on October 9, 1988. He later married Alberta McNelly on May 29, 1989, who preceded him in death on September 21, 2020. He was a dedicated member of the American Legion Post 23 of Kentland and worked with A.E. Staley of Lafayette, Drackett Industry of Kentland, and Tate & Lyle of Kentland.

He is survived by his daughters, Christina (Chuck) Burdick and Angela (Mike) Dalton, both of Watseka, and Bennie (Cathy) Eason of Windfall, IN; his brother, David (Marty) Eason of Danville, IL; along with 7 grandchildren Misty Josleyn, Donnaka (Josh) Wagner, Keith (Jenny) Jensen, Jamie (Kidd) Burdock, Timothy Todd Kidd, Sebastian Kidd, and Charlie Larson, numerous great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, his two wives, his daughter Shirley Clark, his brothers Larry, Ernie, and Gene Eason, and his sister June.

Edward enjoyed playing horseshoes, watching IU football and women’s basketball, jogging outdoors, and engaging in crossword puzzles and sports in his younger years.

Friends may call from 10:00 AM (CST) until the time of Funeral Service at 11:00 AM (CST) on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland, with interment to follow in Fairlawn Cemetery with military rites.