Donald E. Eddings Obituary (1942 - 2015)

Donald E. Eddings, 73, of Decatur, IL passed away at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A memorial service to celebrate Don's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Calvary Southern Baptist Church, 1833 S. Country Club Road, Decatur with Pastor Mitch Flesch officiating. Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project. Don was born on August 4, 1942 in Moweaqua, IL, the son of Henry and Amy (Reeder) Eddings. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. Don was the former owner/operator of Eddings Air Freight Service in Decatur for 15 years and most recently Don's Detail and Paint Touch-Up in Springfield. Don enjoyed yard work, restoring cars and most of all singing karaoke. Don is survived by his children: Cindy (Chris) Kerns of Hammond, IL and Brian Eddings of Danielsville, GA; twin-brother: Ronald D. (Anne) Eddings of Herrick, IL; sister: Barbara L. (Howard) Sevits of Decatur, IL; grandchildren: Amanda Kerns, Katie Kerns and Buck Eddings; former wife: Barbara (Binns) Eddings of Hammond, IL. Don was preceded in death by his parents and his brother: Linden Eddings. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.