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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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03/07/1937 – 01/24/2021
Kingstree
Funeral Services
Services will be private.
Memorials
The family requests that memorials be sent to the First Baptist Church of Kingstree, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Edward F. Eatmon, 83, died Sunday, January 24, 2021, at his residence in Kingstree.
Mr. Eatmon was born March 7, 1937, in Kingstree at Kelley Sanatorium, founded by his grandfather, Dr. E.T. Kelley. He was the son of the late Circuit Judge and former Senator J. Frank Eatmon and the late Margaret Kelley Eatmon. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School, received his BA degree from the University of South Carolina, and his master’s degree from The Citadel.
He was a teacher and coach at Olanta High School and at Kingstree High School where he served his final year as assistant principal. He was then employed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control where he subsequently became Environmental Quality Manager. He retired from DHEC in 1995.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kingstree and a former Sunday School teacher. He served on the South Carolina Sporting Dogs and Field Trial Commission and was a founding member of the Black River Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation.
He was active in the Carolina Boykin Spaniel Retriever Club and was president for three years. He served on the Board of Directors of the Boykin Spaniel Society and was the board’s chairman for seven years. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman and was Benefactor Member of the National Rifle Association.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Alice Heins Eatmon, of Kingstree; and two daughters; Alicia Eatmon, of Columbia and Kelley Eatmon, of Kingstree.
Services will be private. The family requests that memorials be sent to the First Baptist Church of Kingstree, 400 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.
What a great Christian, person, husband, father and friend! Edward was a awesome leader for many in Williamsburg County and Kingstree. My deepest sympathy to each of you: Alice, Alicia and Kelley.
I enjoyed Edward coming to mama daddy’s house to date my sister, Alice. He had a 1956 or 57 Chevy convertible. I was a young child and was so intrigued and excited when he let me pretend I was driving that “sporty” car. I also remember vividly, as the years went by, all the Thanksgiving meals with mama and daddy . Edward always enjoyed the meal and went back for seconds. He had a great big smile. Through the years we enjoyed many Thanksgivings, Christmases and vacations at the beach.
Edward loved watching his daughters, Alicia and Kelley, open gifts and enjoy Christmas day. He adored his girls and was so proud of them. He will truly be missed. My prayers and love are with Alice, Alicia, and Kelley.
Sending love and prayers for strength to you.So many wonderful memories.
Edward was a true statesman and a gentleman through the 65 plus years that I knew him. Edward had wonderful and loving parents who set an exemplary example for him to follow and he did.
May God’s comfort, peace, and presence be felt by his family in the days ahead.
Patsy Martin
I have such fond memories of Edward from our high school days. I also remember that he & Alice would stop by my Mother’s and visit with her in her declining years. I always appreciated their kindness.