James C. “Jack” Eason
James C. “Jack” Eason, age 91, of Hot Springs passed away on November 27, 2021. He was born January 21, 1930, in Hot Spring County to Calvin and Ura Majors Eason. Jack graduated from Malvern High School in 1949. He served in the United States Army. Jack was the owner of Eason Construction Company of Albion, Illinois, general contractor for new concrete grain elevators throughout the United States. After retiring he built a 37’ sailboat named “Noah’s Ark” christened on Kentucky Lake. A few years later, he and his wife, Lyndal traveled from Kentucky Lake to Mobile Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway. Living in Florida, they enjoyed sailing on open water. After returning to Arkansas they continued to travel throughout the United States and abroad.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Charles Eason; sisters, Wanda Clauss, Mary Cochran and Lucile Lawrence.
Survivors, wife, Lyndal Cook Eason; sisters, Ruby Carlisle and Marcile Mannan; stepsons, Mike Cook (Amy), Larry Cook (Jackie) and Steve Cook (Alison) and several step grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 4 from 5:007:00pm at Regency Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to St Jude’s Children Hospital, Leau Fraiz Cemetery, or a charity of your choice.
A special thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of CHI St Vincent Hot Springs, and Arkansas Hospice.
Cremation arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 44 years, Clomer Wallace; her son, Clarence Donald “Donnie” Wallace; and eight siblings. Jo Kat loved her family beyond measure. Having lost all but one sibling early in life, there was no such thing as an “in-law” to Jo Kat. Family was family regardless how you became a member. She always considered her husband’s siblings as her own and was a doting aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Jo Kathryn is survived by her children Pamela and Leon Perry, Mike and Jann Wallace (all of Malvern) and Aida Wallace of Chula Vista. CA. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Amy Perry of Hot Springs, Candi Perry, Gina (John) Hopkins, Becky (Dave) Cross, Michelle (Drew) Green, Kevin Wallace all of Malvern, David Wallace and Josh Wallace of Chula Vista, CA. She also leaves a legacy of ten great-grandchildren: Rhyanna Perry, Holton (Hannah) Boles, Skyler Cross, Cheyanne Perry, Haylea Chancellor, Dacey Cross, Briar Green, Christine Hunt, Asher Cross, and Braxton Green all of Malvern and two great- great-grandchildren: Arizona Riley and Tatum Boles of Malvern. Jo Kat also leaves a passel of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews that she adored and showed off at every opportunity. Jo Kat also leaves behind her great-granddog, Lulu Hopkins. Lulu and Jo Kat shared many Lulu-sitting adventures over the years.
In her later years, Kathryn was blessed with a second marriage. Kathryn and Charles Winkle were married in October of 1998. Kathryn enjoyed the Winkle Family as her own and is survived by step-sons Wayne (Vicki) of Fort Smith, Ron (Marcia) of Little Rock and Don (the late Jamie) of Bryant. She is also survived by four step grand-daughters Mandi (Tim) Gushing of Fort Smith, Meagan (James) Matlock of Jasper, TX, Laura (Wes) Shook of Bryant, and Shannon (Aaron) Cathcart of Benton. Also surviving are twelve step great-grandchildren and a host of other Winkle Family members who loved Kathryn and will cherish their memories with her.
The Wallace Family would like to express their gratitude to grandson Kevin Wallace for being such a loving and attentive caregiver for Jo Kat during her illness. His tenderness and compassion were immeasurable.
Also a special thank you to Kindred Hospice and the staff of Encore. Your kindness has been appreciated.
Visitation will be Friday, December 3 at 10am followed by service at 11am at Regency Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow at Magnet Cove Cemetery. Pallbearers include Holton Boles, Briar Green, Drew Green, John Hopkins, Kevin Wallace and Kevin Baker. Honorary pallbearers include Braxton Green, Dave Cross, Skyler Cross, Lee Jay Wallace, Jerry Wallace, David Wallace Josh Wallace and Asher Cross.
Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com