February 13, 2024, 58, Richland, GA —
John Lester Eakes, 58 of Richland, GA., died Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at his residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Mr. Jackie Smith will officiate. A graveside service will be held at the Fairview Cemetery in Lagrange, NC on Monday, February 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
Lester was born in Charlotte, NC, to John Robert and Doris Moore Eakes. He graduated from Southland Academy where he played football and ran track. Lester was very athletic and held several records while at Southland. He went on to attend and graduate from Mercer University and was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. Lester enjoyed fishing and hunting but most of all he enjoyed being with his children and taking them to St. George Island. He was a member of Porterfield Memorial Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his children whom he greatly loved, Ab and his wife Magan Eakes, Allie Eakes, Anna Eakes, and Avery Eakes, a grandchild, Merrit Eakes, two sisters, Mary Scott Freeman (Lee) and Susan Leigh Anderson (Harris), two nephews, Will Freeman and Brooks Anderson, and a niece Elizabeth Hornyak.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Mathews Funeral Home, 3206 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA. 31721.
Those desiring may make donation in memory of Mr. Eakes to
American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 6704
Hagerstown, MD 21741
Tunnels to Towers Foundation
2361 Hylan Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10306
Services have been entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home in Albany, Georgia, and Seymour Funeral Home.
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