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Gary M. Eaton

January 10, 1938 — September 26, 2025

Suffolk

Gary McKinly Eaton, Sr., was a retired veteran from the U.S. Army. He was employed at Gwaltney in Smithfield, Virginia, and worked on the river as an Oysterman. He went to glory on September 26, 2025, at the age of 87, in his lovely home surrounded by his wife and family.

Gary is survived by his wife: Herlene Brown-Eaton; his children Gary Eaton, Jr. from Long Beach, CA; Consandra Eaton (Malcolm) from Norfolk, VA; Duwayne Eaton from Norfolk, VA; and stepdaughters: Gloria Thomas (Alkana) from Portsmouth, VA; Maryann Brown from Suffolk, VA Gail Brown from Suffolk, VA; and April Brown from Suffolk, VA. He is predeceased by his parents: Tinsley F. Eaton and Bertha M. Eaton; sister Ada L. Jones; children: Quinton Eaton and Atina Eaton; grandchildren: Christopher Eaton, Terry D. Holland, Jr., Alkana Thomas Jr.; and Quenteisah Eaton.

Gary was born in Nansemond County (Suffolk, VA) on January 10, 1938, to Tinsley and Bertha Eaton. He was a devoted husband and father. He loved music, dancing, and working in the river. He will be deeply missed by his wife, seven children, forty-five grandchildren, thirty-eight great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family, friends, special aunt Carolyn, and all who knew him.

A viewing and celebration of life will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc.

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