Anthony “Tony” Wade Eakins, 58, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Oct. 22, 2022 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Eakins was born on Dec. 7, 1963 in Poplar Bluff. He had worked as a mechanic and enjoyed doing mechanic work on vehicles, fishing, hunting, being with his grandchildren, and being the community Santa.
On April 9, 1995, Anthony married Carlotta Gordon in Poplar Bluff. She survives.
Also surviving are his children, Ethan Eakins (Destiny), David Carter (Brittany), Michaela Eakins, Holly Fowler (Jordan), Lauren Crossen; sister, Rosie Counts; and eight grandchildren, Miah, Harper, Dexter, Peyton, Grayson, Jackson, Roman, Remmington and baby Colt one the way.
He is preceded in death by his son, Marcus Martin; parents, Louis and Ruby Eakins; one sister, Anna Eakins; and one brother, Michael Eakins.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 at the Fowler & Sons Funeral Home in Neelyville. The funeral will follow at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 in the chapel with Pastor Tim Freeman officiating. Burial will take place at Roberts Cemetery.