Norman Eakins

Norman Eakins, 62, of Tunnel Hill, Ill., died Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at his home.

He was born July 25, 1940, at Millersville, son of Troy and Maine Slinkard Eakins. He and Caroline Malone were married June 8, 1962, at Millersville.

Eakins worked at Cognis Chemical Co. in Kankakee, Ill., 23 years. He was a member, treasurer, and on the board of directors at First Church of God in Kankakee.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Norman Eakins of Kankakee; a daughter, Rebecca O'Connor of Kankakee; a sister, Doris Smith of Gordonville; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, and four brothers.

Friends may call at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville, Ill., from 5 to 8 p.m. today.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Fairview Methodist Church in Millersville, with the Rev. Carl Stroder officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.