Funeral service for Mr. Calvin Lloyd Eads, age 82, will be conducted Saturday January 20, 2018 at 2 PM at Higgins Funeral Home, with Eric Reynolds officiating and Jeff Mathis providing memorial. Burial will follow In Higgins Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens. Mr. Eads passed away January 16, 2018 at his residence.
Mr. Eads was a resident of Lincoln County for 48 years. He was born and raised in Bradley County, Tennessee to the late Charles and Mary Abigail Moore Eads. Lloyd was a veteran of the Navy, and a retired electric supervisor for Chrysler in Huntsville, Alabama. Mr. Eads was a member of the Civitan Club and enjoyed helping with the Special Olympics in Lincoln County. Lloyd and his wife Rosa Lee were members of the South Fayetteville Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Rosa Lee Ruppe Eads, daughter Deborah (Wayne) McDonald, son Calvin (Cyndi) Eads, grandchildren Carly and Chloe Eads, Seth (Megan) McDonald, Kyle (Kayla) McDonald, Leah (Dathan) Rader, Mara (Evan) Shields, great grandchildren, Kora, Kayson, and Kolter McDonald, Mack and Lora Kate Shields, Levi and Judah McDonald, brothers John Floyd (Faye) Eads, Raymond Eads, sister Mildred (J. T. ) Williams, and sister in-law Iva Lee Eads. Mr. Eads was preceded in death by his brother Charles Eads.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday January 20, 2018 from 12 PM until time of service at 2 PM at Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Special Olympics, c/o Bill Daniel, 7 East Prospect Road, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Lloyd played two roles in my life. He coached me in baseball for a couple of years. But mostly, to me, he was Calvin’s dad. Always seemed happy. Just a good man.
Lloyd was agreat twin brother,we were very close and had good times in working
and growing up togeather .
I met and worked for and with Cal at Chrysler. Never met a nicer or more pleasant gentlemen in my life. My God comfort his family in these days ahead
Loved the man and love this photo of him. Brings back a wonderful memory of the last family reunion we had with all of you!
Having you as my twin brother holds
Countless special memories in my heart
that I will never forget.
John Floyd Eads.
Debbie and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Remembering you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Cal was a good man and very curtious and thoughtful to everyone he worked with. I truly
enjoyed having him as a work mate and also as a friend. May he walk with god in heaven.
I loved working with Cal at Chrysler. He was always such a great guy! I am so sorry to hear this. Sending prayers for his family.
I started working with Cal at Chrysler on second shift in 1977. He was a great guy to work with and one of the finest gentleman I’ve ever known.