Merle J. Eakins
Merle J. Eakins, age 84, of Star Junction, Pa., passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009, at his home. Born September 7, 1924, in Royal, Fayette County, Pa., he was the son of Joshua Eakins and Corretta King Eakins.
Merle was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served in World War II.
He was retired from United States Steel Corporation.
Merle was a former member of the Perryopolis Township Police Department.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Lloyd Eakins, George Eakins, and two sisters, Gilberta Mitchell and Loretta Brooks.
He is survived by his Wife, Viola Marantos Eakins; two Sons: Merle W. Eakins and wife Louise of Devon, Pa., and Gary E. Eakins and wife Kathy of Perryopolis, Pa.; one Granddaughter, Amy J. Eakins and her fianc? Christopher Negrete of Berwyn, Pa.; one Grandson, Jarrett Eakins of Perryopolis, Pa.; and a Niece, Joyce Santore and husband Tony of Uniontown, Pa.
Family will receive Friends in the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME INC., 305 Rear Independence Street, Perryopolis, Pa., today, June 30, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, until 10 a.m, the hour of Service with Pastor David Means officiating.
Interment follows in Saint Francis Garden of LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa.