Dean Franklin Eakright, Sr.

Dean Franklin Eakright, Sr. 84, formerly of rural La Fontaine, Indiana, died at 12:25 a.m., Friday, February 23, 2018 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born June 29, 1933 in Wabash to Paul A. and Nora (Milam) Eakright.

Dean married Evelyn Steele in Wabash on December 28, 1963; she died March 26, 1984. He retired from General Tire in Wabash after 35 years. He enjoyed cross shooting, playing cards, going to garage sales, dancing, and farming where he raised cattle. He has been a resident of Peabody Retirement Community since 2016.

He is survived by four children, Tom (Sue) Eakright of La Fontaine, Cathy Janiszyn of Wabash, Rebecca (Greg) Dome of Pierceton, Indiana, and Dean (Julie) Eakright, Jr. of Wabash, 13 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, his step-mother, Esther Eakright, his son, John Eakright, and two brothers, and one sister.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Rev. Paul Eakright officiating. Burial will be in South Pleasant Cemetery, rural Silver Lake. Friends may call 4 – 8:00 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home.

The memorial guest book for Dean may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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