George Kennedy Eakins, Sr. Obituary

George Kennedy Eakins, Sr.

April 7, 1953 - February 5, 2015
Harrells, North Carolina

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Centenary United Methodist Church
401 Tomahawk Hwy
Harrells, NC 28444

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“Mrs. Eakins, Suzann and family.....Praying for Peace and comfort during your time of loss and for each and every day that follows. ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Sandra and Neal Watkins

“Sending our Love and Sympathy at this time and in the days ahead. ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Amos and Merrie McLamb - NC

“My prayers are with the whole family. I have hundreds of good fun memories of growing up with the cousins at Topsail Beach. We swam in the sound...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Peggy Eakins Delohery - Newtown, CT

“Please know that Stacy and I are praying for you and Gracie. Bobo will be missed by many. ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Audrey and Stacy Blackmon - NC

“Leave a condolence or a memory. ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Audrey & Stacy Blackmon - NC

“May God give you peace and comfort knowing Bobo has a new body and is no longer suffering. I bet he is having a grand time hunting and fishing....Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Ronnie & Debbie Blackburn - NC

“My condolences to the family of BoBo. In some of my most treasured and Happy early memories, BoBo is there and always will be. WC ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: WILLIAM C. PETERSON II - MATTHEWS, NC

“Accept our family's deepest sympathy . Jerry Jones, Joe Jones and Cindy Robinson ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Jerry Jones - Clinton, NC

“You will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to the family. Leslie, Tom, Marilyn, Willie , Mike and Susie Lanier ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Lanier Family - Harrell's

Mr. George Kennedy Eakins, Sr. (BoBo), age 61 of Harrells, NC, left this earthly life for his eternal life on Thursday, February 5, 2015. Graveside services will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Harrells Cemetery in Harrells, NC conducted by the Reverend .
George is survived by his wife, Gina Eakins of Harrells, NC, his son, George Eakins, Jr. and wife Amie of Wallace, NC, his daughter, Gracie Eakins of Harrells, NC, two granddaughters, Hannah Bass of Clinton, NC and Georgia Forrest Cavenaugh Eakins of Wallace, NC, three sisters, Kathryn Eakins of Harrells, NC, Suzann Evans and husband Wendell of Magnolia, NC and Jane Long and husband Bobby of Buies Creek, NC, one nephew, Jamie House and wife Jennifer of Key West, FL, a niece, Rebekah Gordon and husband Brad of Sneads Ferry, NC and one great nephew, Gregory Gordon of Sneads Ferry, NC.
Born on April 7, 1953 in Sampson County, George was the son of the late Alexander Rhodes and Katie George Kennedy Eakins.
George loved hunting, fishing, and farming. He loved spending time with his family and will be missed by his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, you may make a memorial in George's memory to Centenary United Methodist Church 401 Tomahawk Hwy Harrells, NC 28444 attn: Betty McPhail.
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Mrs. Eakins, Suzann and family.....Praying for Peace and comfort during your time of loss and for each and every day that follows.

Posted by: Sandra and Neal Watkins Feb 08, 2015

Sending our Love and Sympathy at this time and in the days ahead.

Posted by: Amos and Merrie McLamb - Clear Run, NC Feb 07, 2015

My prayers are with the whole family. I have hundreds of good fun memories of growing up with the cousins at Topsail Beach. We swam in the sound and encountered an alligator in the water with us, built a tree house in the scrubby trees behind the cottages, dragged a snake across the road to stop traffic, and found a sea turtle on the beach at night after she had laid her eggs. I never once felt scared and would

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Posted by: Peggy Eakins Delohery - Newtown, CT - Cousin Feb 07, 2015

Please know that Stacy and I are praying for you and Gracie. Bobo will be missed by many.

Posted by: Audrey and Stacy Blackmon - Winnabow, NC - cousin Feb 07, 2015

Leave a condolence or a memory.

Posted by: Audrey & Stacy Blackmon - winnabow, NC - cousin Feb 07, 2015

May God give you peace and comfort knowing Bobo has a new body and is no longer suffering. I bet he is having a grand time hunting and fishing. Please know that you are not alone and we are here for you Gina, love to all. Rest in peace dear friend.

Posted by: Ronnie & Debbie Blackburn - Harrells, NC - Friends Feb 07, 2015

My condolences to the family of BoBo. In some of my most treasured and Happy early memories, BoBo is there and always will be. WC

Posted by: WILLIAM C. PETERSON II - MATTHEWS, NC - OLD FRIEND Feb 06, 2015

Accept our family's deepest sympathy . Jerry Jones, Joe Jones and Cindy Robinson

Posted by: Jerry Jones - Clinton, NC - friend Feb 06, 2015

You will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to the family.
Leslie, Tom, Marilyn, Willie , Mike and Susie Lanier

Posted by: Lanier Family - Harrell's - Friend Feb 06, 2015

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