Mercer, the youngest child of Alzarina Rawls-Eaton and Henry Eaton, was born on August 14, 1910 in Holland, Virginia. He attended school and resided in his home state of Virginia during his early years. As a yong man seeking his lot in life he moved to New York City, me and married Willieanna Satchell living hapily until her passing in 1986. Their union bore two children, a daughter, Rheta (deceased) and a son, Ronald.
Mercer worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad for more that thirty-five years retiring in 1975. His working careeer was interrupted for several years while he served in the United States Navy during World War II being honorably discharged in 1945.
Mercer is survived by: his on, Ronald Eaton and his wife Fredi Savage-Eaton; three grandchildren, Kebra Cooper and her husband John Cooper, Kyle Alper and Dewan Eaton, as well as two great granchildren, Jonathan and Joshua Cooper. He will be missed.
The Family
August 10, 1910 - May 23, 2002
OBITUARY
We must all have our quota
Our portion to share
of crosses to carry
and burdens to bear -
And no one knows God
through joy alone
It takes pain and suffering
to make us His own.
The family wishes to acknowledge with sincere thanks and appreciation, the beautiful expressions of love, sympathy and support shown to us during this difficult time. May God bless each of you...
Saturday, May 25, 2002
12:00 Noon
John O. Morris Funeral Chapel
Nassawadox, Virginia
Reverend Charles F. Mapp, Officiating
Interment:
Union Baptist Church Cemetery
Eastville, Virginia
The Staff Of:
John O. Morris Funeral Home
Nassawadox, Virginia 23413