Funeral services for Stanley Patton Eavenson will be on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Wesson Baptist Church in Wesson, MS, at 11:00 AM with burial to follow in the Wesson Cemetery in Wesson, MS. Bro. Charles Ray Burnham and Bro. Nelson Santa Ana will be officiating the services with Brookhaven Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be at Wesson Baptist Church on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and will continue at Wesson Baptist Church on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM.
Mr. Eavenson, 73, passed from this life on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at his residence in Wesson, MS. He was born on June 2, 1943 in Mendenhall, MS, to GW and Verlene Shows Eavenson. He was a deacon of Wesson Baptist Church; served his country in the Army National Guard; and was co-owner and operator of Pat & Jimmy's Plumbing for over 25 years. He often helped senior citizens on limited income with plumbing issues and even helped with plumbing issues in the middle of the night and in the cold weather. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, football, wrestling, and playing cards and dominos with his buddies. He was a member of the Wesson Lions Club, a Mason and a Gideon. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a very giving person who always enjoyed helping other people.
Preceding him in death were his parents, GW and Verlene Shows Eavenson; and brothers, Rev. Joel Eavenson, Ronnie Eavenson and Kenneth Eavenson.
Survivors are his wife of 53 years, Sylvia White Eavenson; daughter, Kimberly Eavenson Chisolm (John) of Pensacola, FL; grandson, Evan Chisolm; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Pallbearers are Jimmy Berch, Stephen Walker, James Earl White, Mike White, Lynn Hutchinson, Edwin Cole and Freddy Stegall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mr. Eavenson's name may be made to: Wesson Baptist Church or the Wesson Lion's Club.