Larry Wade Eaton, 80, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Tishomingo Community Living Center, Iuka, MS. He was born in Dennis, MS to Troy Eaton and Mary Kennedy Eaton. Larry worked as a boilermaker at TVA and was a member of Boilermaker Union and Operating Engineer Union. He was a mechanic, built race cars for the public and raced cars. Larry was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of Highland Baptist Church.
Services will be Friday, August 22, 10 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Belmont, MS with Bro. Mark Daily officiating. Visitation will be Friday, August 22, 9-10 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. Burial will be in Joel Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by two children, Jeff Eaton and Jennifer Mroz (David); two grandchildren, Teah Monroe and Kassidy Dykes; one great-granddaughter, Kaylen Palmer; one sister, Barbara Blunt (Phillip) and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Roy Eaton and Jake Eaton.
Pallbearers will be Tim Blunt, Mark Blunt, Ben Blunt, Jamie Eaton and Jordan Blunt.
