Charles K. “Chuck” Eaves, 80, of Galesburg, died at 5:56 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2017 in the Knox County Nursing Home.
He was born September 10, 1936, in Galesburg Cottage Hospital, the son of Leslie W. and Lorree M. (Peterson) Eaves. He married Lynda L. Cannon on November 2, 1960, in Galesburg.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years, Lynda; two daughters, Pamela (and Kevin) Collins of Galesburg and Tammy Eaves of Kotzebue, Alaska; four grandchildren, Tiffanny Powell, Sara Nelson, Heidi Eaves, and Robert A. Fensterer; six great grandchildren; and a sister, Janice Powers of Pasadena, California. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Chuck was raised and educated in Galesburg, graduating from Galesburg High School in 1954. In his teens, he secured employment with Benner Tea Company. Over his 50 plus year career, he continued working for the grocery store through its changes to Giant Foods and finally Econo Foods. He worked every aspect of the business except for the meat department. He served a time as a manager. When he retired, he worked as pricing coordinator and in receiving.
Chuck was an avid bowler and golfer. He enjoyed playing with his great grandkids.
He served in the United States Army Reserves.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens with Deacon Michael Crummer officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Shriners Hospitals for Children, or the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.