John H. Eden's Obituary
John H. Eden, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 9, 2013. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel at Watson-Hunt Funeral Home. A Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00 until 11:00 at the Funeral Home. A Funeral Service and Interment will be on Friday, September 13, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. at The Garden of Memories in Tampa, Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.
Mr. Eden was born in Tampa to the late John S. Eden and Charlotte Jones Eden. He was in the U. S. Navy and then the Naval Reserves. He worked for Continental Can/Crown Cork and Seal and was transferred to the plant in Perry in 1976. Upon retirement, Mr. Eden owned and operated John's Auto Parts in Warner Robins. He enjoyed sailing, drag racing, and liked tinkering with old cars in his garage. Spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren was the greatest joy in his life. He was predeceased by his sister, Eleanor Hughes.
Left to cherish the memories of John are his loving wife of over 48 year, Marsha Eden; his daughter, Kelly Eden Laster (Roger) of Perry; his son, John L. Eden of Kathleen; his grandchildren, Destiny Flood, Jonathan Arceneaux, Kristi Laster, Thomas Laster, Olivia Eden, Dylan Smith, and Austin Hunter; and 2 great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to leave condolences for the family in the online guestbook at www.watsonhunt.com.
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