Floyd Vester Eakes

Anderson...Floyd Vester Eakes, 78, resident of Anderson, passed away Thursday morning at his residence.He was born in Nashville, TN, February 7, 1933, the son of William Clifton and Verna May Stewart Eakes.He attended Markleville High School and retired from Guide Lamp of Anderson in 1982 after 30 years of service..He was a US Navy veteran.He is survived by his wife of 48 years: Jane (Poor) of Anderson, 2 sons: Jon Eakes (Madalin) of Indianapolis and Stephen Jay Eakes (Mellea) of Fishers, 3 grandchildren: Ashley, Austin and Andrew Eakes of Fishers, 1 brother: William Carl Eakes of Sandusky, OH, nephews: Michael, Gary, Richard, Dennis, and Kevin Eakes.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 am at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, 118 South 5th, Middletown with Rev. Marty Ballard officiating.Burial will follow in Grovelawn Cemetery in Pendleton.Friends may call at the funeral home on SATURDAY, from 2-5 PM.Memorials may be made to the St. Johns Hospice or the American Lung Association.Online Guestbook at: www.ballardandsons.com