Obituary for Forrest Eads Forrest Eads, 97, of Williamsville, MO, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. He was born April 1, 1921 to parents Jack and Orlena (Parton) Eads in Piedmont, MO. On September 12, 1942, Forrest enlisted in the United States Army traveling from the United States to Australia, New Guinea, and the Philippine Islands. He proudly served our country receiving three Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, Honorable Service Lapel Button, WWII Victory Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge. Forrest met the love of his life, Mildred Dougherty. They married March 7, 1946 and to this union six children were born. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Attended Gospel Light House Church until he was not able to do so. He was a man that put his family first, enjoyed tinkering, gardening and his tomato plants and he dearly loved his grandkids. He lived in Williamsville for many, many years and had many friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. Forrest is preceded in death by both parents; his brothers: Clinton, Clayton, Norman, Loyal, Paul Eads and one sister: Ruby Weston. He is survived by his wife of seventy-two years; children: Jr. (Linda) Eads of Williamsville, MO, Donnie (Sue) Eads of St. Charles, IL, Peggy York of St. Louis, MO, JoAn (Lonnie) Thurston of Greenville, MO, Sharon (Doug) Eisenbeis of Williamsville, MO, Robin (Ronnie) Barks of Silva, MO; grandchildren: Alesia, Finley, Kevin, Sheila, Mark, Darren, Michael, Jason, Daniel, Holly, Joanna, Jacob, and Caleb; seventeen great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 5:00 pm at Ruegg Funeral Home in Williamsville. Funeral service will be Friday, June 22, 2018 at 11:00 am also at the Williamsville chapel. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com Order Flowers Afficher cette page en : Français Traduire Désactiver pour : Anglais Options ▼
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Forrest W Eads 1921 2018. Ruegg Funeral Homes Inc
Death notice for the town of: Williamsville, state: Missouri