Richard Eugene Eads of Carbondale

Richard Eugene Eads, 81, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.

Richard was born Aug. 2, 1936, in Puxico, Mo., to Mack and Lilly (Warren) Eads. He married Patricia J. Hale March 2, 1961, in Carbondale , and she survives.

Richard worked for the Ccty of Carbondale in the public works department for 29 years. He was a member of the local Teamster Union 347. Richard was a loving husband and father and will be missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Eads; daughter Carla Faye Eads Jones of Nashville, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Nikki Cerutti of Nashville, Tenn., and Dylan Cody Jones of Cookeville, Tenn.; and two grand-dogs, Hunter and Meghan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Edward, Robert, Charlie, Willie, Ray and Roy Eads; sisters Jenny Raney and Ruby Jackson; one great-grand-dog Samantha Cerutti; and his K-9 companion, Carly.

Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2018, at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale with Pastor Ivan Ryan officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018, at the funeral home. To leave a story or memory of Richard, visit meredithfh.com.