Mr. Earl Loyd Eads
June 18, 1924 - November 30, 2021
Hurricane, WV
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Mr. Earl Loyd Eads
June 18, 1924 - November 30, 2021
Hurricane, WV
Obituary
EARL LOYD EADS, born, June 18, 1924. He passed away November 30, 2021 at the ripe old age of 97. He was born in North Charleston, WV and most recently resided in Hurricane, WV.
He is survived by three sons: Bryan Eads (Debbie), Kevin Eads (Sharon), Eric Eads (Sonja); daughter-in-law Sandy Ead; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his second wife Emma (Pattie) Eads, his eldest son, Stephen Eads and his first wife Agnes Eads.
Earl served in the US Army Air Corps., during WW II as a B-17 navigator and bombardier. After completing military service Earl attended and received college degrees from West Virginia University (Morgantown, WV.) and the University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA). Earl experienced a long and successful career with Columbia Gas Transmission Co. in Charleston serving in a number of positions of increasing responsibility until his retirement.
Earl enjoyed an active life always working hard and focusing on his physical fitness including bicycling, jogging and swimming. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially when grouse hunting or canoeing. He was an avid reader and had a fondness for poetry.
The immediate family plans to gather and honor his memory over the Christmas Holidays.
Earl was truly one of a kind and will be missed by friends and family.
Condolences may be sent to: www.barlowbonsall.com
5 responses to Mr. Earl Loyd Eads
John R says:
December 12, 2021
Bryan I think your Dad was the last of the boys that
Were the sons of pea paw. All where great men that
Taught my generation what a man should me.
Thinking about you and hope all is well with the Eads clan.
Carolyn and John Stancik says:
December 12, 2021
So sorry to hear of our friend’s passing. John and I spent happy times with him and Patty. We had a book club for a few years and the discussions were endless — lots of good food, good company and diverse opinions. We will miss him.
Martina and Roland Huson says:
December 12, 2021
We send our condolences to
the family he leaves behind. We only knew the son, Bryan and Debbie, daughter in law, Sandy Eads and grandson, Travis and Katie. We love them and share the loss with them today. May they share their memories with us another day.
Roland and Martina Huson
Dave Dodrill says:
December 11, 2021
Dear Family,
I am so sad to learn of Earl’s passing. He and I worked together at Columbia Gas Transmission and were both graduates of the University of Iowa. I had the privilege to know him personally when I wrote a story about his physical fitness routine for our employee magazine, The Pipeline, in 1973. The story brought us even closer as he shared many events in his life when I visited him as a neighbor in Hurricane. I am impressed to this day with his detailed, hand-written records of his daily life, starting many years ago. What a legacy he leaves for you in those records. My heart is heavy today. My condolences to the family.
Dave Dodrill
Houston, Texas
Leslie Wrenn Drake says:
December 11, 2021
I knew of Earl Eads through my parents, Fred and Aileen Wrenn. They worked at Colombia Gas together for many years. I’m sorry for your loss.