Ronny A. Eaves, 85, widower of Janet Eaves, died Thursday, May 6, 2021.
Born on Sept. 22, 1935, in Versailles, he was the son of the late
William T. and Elizabeth Beatley Eaves. He was a graduate of Versailles
High School and served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
He retired from the bindery at Rand McNally after 36 years of
employment. He was a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Julie Eaves Littrell, Versailles;
Mitzy (Sidney) Ford, Owenton; Ronnda Allyn Fannin and Megen R. Eaves,
both of Versailles; five grandchildren, Lynn Clark Littrell II, Adrienne
(Curtis) Corin Elder, Gina (Joe) Lee Nicole Korby, William Alan Deakins
and Rowan Azalea Eaves. In addition to his wife and parents, he was
preceded in death by a sister, Nellie Jo Mayes.
A graveside service was held Monday, May 10, at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren, James Knox, Sidney Ford,
Doug Evans, Scott Lancaster and Joe Korby.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 643
Teton Trail, Frankfort, Ky. 40601 or Lexington VA Medical Center, Attn:
Voluntary Service/Homeless Fund, 1101 Veterans Drive, Lexington, Ky. 40502.
Friends and family may leave messages of condolence or share memories on
his tribute page at www.blackburnandward.com.