James Edward Eakes

Eakes, James Edward , age 92, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died September 14, 2020. Mr. Eakes was a member of Corinth Church of Christ, a veteran of the U.S. Army and was retired from NES. He enjoyed quail, pheasant and dove hunting. Mr. Eakes was the son of the late, Lonnie Everett and Artie Bright Eakes. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Christine Wright and Evelyn Lannom.

He is survived by:

Wife of 72 years – Katherine Cliffordean Boner Eakes

Children – Charles Edward Eakes, James Gary Eakes and Judy Gail Eakes Thesing

Grandchildren – Blake Edward Eakes, Blaine Cherrington Eakes and

Chad Spencer Eakes

Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens with Dewayne Griffin officiating.

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association by calling 1-800-272-3900 or by mail at National Processing Center, Alzheimer's Association, PO box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. Please specify that this donation is being made in memory of James Eakes and that acknowledgements may be sent to Judy Thesing, 11811 Washington circle, Omaha, NE 68137.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com

For those who plan to attend, please wear a mask.