David Eldridge Eaton

David Eldridge Eaton, 66, of Troy, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held Friday, September 8, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at the Bumgarner Family Funeral Service Chapel, officiated by Rev. Jim Hunsucker. The family will receive friends following the service.

Born May 30, 1957, in Montgomery County, he was a son of the late Eldridge Coolidge and Louise Marie Williams Eaton. David loved playing music with his guitar and singing. He was a very hard-working man, and loved his grandbabies. He raised three of his grandchildren as his own. David enjoyed watching Nascar and was a Dale Earnhart fan. He was also a fan of the Carolina Tarheels.

He is survived by sons, David Nicholas Eaton (Melissa) of Carthage, and Mark Barber (Crystal) of Sanford; daughter, Lindsay Eaton of Sanford; sisters, Donna Eaton Shue of Albemarle, Cynthia Eaton Shue of Star, Robin Eaton Kellis of Star, Sharon Rene Eaton of Albemarle; grandchildren, Megan Jones, Donnie Jones, Cheyanne Eaton, Tiffany Plymale, and Alyssa Plymale; and great-grandchildren, T.J. Land, Maelynn Land, and Paislee Pate. He is preceded in death by his wife Imogene Price Eaton, whom he dearly loved; sister, Patricia Eaton Gooch; brother, Gary Wayne Eaton; and grandchild, Morgan Jones.

Bumgarner Family Funeral Service is serving the Eaton family.

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