Charles Eaks, 71, of Ovett, Mississippi, died Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Merit Health in Jackson, Mississippi. He was born Thursday, September 15, 1949 in Dekalb, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Ellisville Funeral Home in Ellisville, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Ellisville Funeral Home and the Burial will follow in Brown Cemetery. Bro. Steve Kelly, Bro. Billy Dowdy and Bro. Mike Aultman will officiate. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (601) 477-3797

Charles was a wonderful husband who loved and cared for his family. He worked hard to see that they had what they needed. He worked as a roofer at United Roofing for many years before going to work at JCJC where he worked until his retirement in 2013. Charles loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He didn't always come home with meat or fish but always came back with great "tales" about the ones that got away. Charles loved all his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren the same; however, one of those great grands was so special because she was with him since she was six weeks old when her mom went back to work. That would be Kentleigh, she was the apple of his eye. When she first started walking she stopped in the driveway and picked up a rock and gave to him. He carried that rock in his pocket every day since. June 19 Charles and Patsy would have celebrated 50 years of marriage. Those fifty years brought many memories with family and friends.

Charles was preceded in death by his father Charlie Eaks, mother Colene Eaks King and step father James King, brother Billy Eaks, sisters Bonnie "Sally" Stennett, Diann Eaks, Father and Mother in Law, Cleveland and Vertie Beech.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Patsy Eaks of Ovett, sons, Joey Bradshaw (Melinda) and Michael Bradshaw (Kim) all of Ellisville, MS. Timmy Eaks (Kasey), and Daughter Tammye Poole (Tony) all of Ovett. Twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Brother John Eaks of Diamondhead and two sisters, Gloria Eaks and Suzanne Landrum both of Laurel.

Pallbearers are William Bradshaw, Josh Bradshaw, Hunter Eaks, Sean McDonald, Trent Wilkerson, and Kenton Hollimon.