William Herbert Eaton, Sr.

Eaton, William Herbert Sr. age 73 of Maryville went home to be with Jesus on January 5, 2012. He was of baptist faith. He was an electronics teacher in Knoxville for many years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was an amazing husband and father. Preceded in death by his parents Ben and Nettie Eaton: brother Jim Eaton and sister Margaret Snyder. Survived by his loving wife of 52 years Mary Eaton: daughters Vicki Avery, Kim Karnes and Valerie Hutsell and one son Bill Eaton Jr 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren: 2 sisters Barbara Townsend and Mary Lou Belcher. His body will be cremated. Funeral/Memorial service will be at 5:00 pm, Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Turner Street Baptist Church with Rev Tim Townsend and Rev Wayne Karnes officiating. In lieu of flowers, monetary donations may be given to the family. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William Herbert Eaton, Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.