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Donald Wayne Eaton, 77, of Huntsville, Arkansas was born on July 30, 1944, to George Carl Eaton and Kitty Ruth Sanders Eaton in Huntsville, Arkansas. In 1962, he married his 1st wife, Linda Paschall Eaton to which 3 children were born John, Joy, and Julia. They later divorced and he was remarried to Judy Autry Eaton to which 2 daughters were born, Jenifer and Jessica. In 1962, he was driving a milk truck working on chicken farms and catching turkeys. He also worked other manual labor jobs until he started driving for Georges and Tyson delivering feed. He eventually started driving for Tune Trucking until his retirement. In his spare time, he loved spending time with family and friends. He loved spending time with his son, John, who passed in 2020 and his family. He still would go help his grandson Michael in the turkey houses. He has always had a love of music and was known by many who have heard him play. He used to play in West Fork at the Little Ole’ Opry for many years, and many other venues too numerous to mention. He was always a hit at the family reunions where his family, especially his mother, loved to hear him play. He had a love of hunting and riding his 4-wheeler, which he did often. He enjoyed spending time and helping out at Jones Tire Shop of Huntsville or having a meal at the Crossbow Restaurant where he loved teasing the waitresses. Survivors include his daughters, Joy Rhoads of Winterset, IA, Julia Eaton of St. Charles, IA, Jennifer Ainsley and Jessica (Marcus) Ames of Springdale, daughter-in-law Brenda Eaton of Huntsville, AR, 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Donald is preceded in death by his parents George Carl and Kitty Ruth Eaton and his beloved son, John Michael Eaton. The Family will receive friends Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 9:00 A.M. at Brashears Funeral Home. Services will immediately follow at 10:00 A.M. with Jim Spurlock and Travis Dotson officiating. Pallbearers will be Michael Eaton, Elijah Ansley, Blake Ansley, Shelby Ansley, Dylan Ames and Marcus Ames. Honorary Pallbearers; Kyle Eaton, James White and Darrell Jones. Interment will follow at Big Sandy Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home of Huntsville

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Donald Wayne Eaton

July 30, 1944 - July 2, 2022