Donald Keith Eaves

Donald Keith Eaves, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 14, 2006 at his home in Weatherford. Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at White's Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: DFW National Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday at White's Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers family request that donations be made to First Baptist Church of Springtown. Don was born March 17, 1939 in Petersburg to Howard and Lytle Eaves, whom have preceded him in death. After graduating from Petersburg High School, Don served as a sergeant in the US Army from 1959-62. He earned a good conduct medal and was a multi-engine airplane mechanic. In 1967, Don married Sharon Ross of Waverly, IL. They made their home in Tulsa, OK for 35 years. Don was employed with American Airlines for 35+ years as a Technical Crew Chief. He was also recognized as the AA Employee of the Year in 1996. Upon retirement in 2002, Don and Sharon moved their home to Weatherford. Survivors: Wife of 37 years, Sharon; daughters, Diana Damkroger of Bradenton, FL, Teela and Michael Willis of Weatherford, Valerie and Tahl Willard of Tulsa, OK, Julie and Michael Bates of Southlake; grandchildren, Zack Hill, Christian and Hannah Damkroger, Jessica and Blake Pennington, Marshall, Cameron and Carsen Bates; and sisters, Ella and Cecil Reed of Broken Bow, OK, Karen and Morris Head of Snyder.