Kenneth Ray Eaves

KENNETH RAY EAVES, 78, of East Lynn, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at home.   He was born July 15, 1946, in Branchland, W.Va., a son of the late Kenny and Angelina Eaves.  Also preceding him in death were four sisters, Lettie Eaves, Spicie Eaves, Thelma Sizemore and Vanie Farley; four brothers, Orville Eaves, Leslie Eaves, Edward “Elbo” Eaves, and Robert Eaves; and one granddaughter, Zoey Eaves.  Kenny was a US Army veteran, a retired bus driver for Wayne County, and a member of Millers Fork United Baptist Church.

          He leaves behind his loving wife and love of his life, Marsha Adkins Eaves; one daughter, Ida Marie Eaves of Huntington, W.Va.; two stepchildren, Alisha Adkins of East Lynn, and Johnny (Crystal) Adkins of Polk City, Fla.; and six grandchildren, Noah Ferguson, Jess Ferguson, Jacob Adkins, Clarisa Adkins, Jayson Adkins, and Camron Eaves.

          Also surviving is one brother Stanton (Joyce) Eaves of East Lynn; along with several nieces and nephews.  Kenneth will be sadly missed. 

          Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Jesse Lacy officiating.  Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery.  Visitation will begin at noon on Tuesday.

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