William ‘Bill’ Thomas Eanes Sr.

Published 10:11 am Monday, February 17, 2025

Mr. William “Bill” Thomas Eanes Sr., 94, of Southwood Drive, Mocksville, died Sunday Feb. 16, 2025 at Brookstone of Clemmons.
He was born on Sept. 23, 1930 in Davidson County to the late Cecil Clay Eanes and Virginia Carickhoff.
Mr. Eanes was a former football coach, teacher, and principal, retiring with 30 years of service in the N.C. school system. He was a principal at Smith Grove, Pinebrook, and South Davie. Mr. Eanes played football at Duke University for Wallace Wade from 1950 to 1952. He then served in the Army. Mr. Eanes then finished up at Lenior-Rhyne College, playing football from 1953 to 1954, as team captain. Mr. Eanes received his Master’s in Education from East Carolina University and his Education Specialist Degree from Appalachian State University. Mr Eanes was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church, where he served as a Sunday school teacher, youth leader, and member of The Session. Mr. Eanes loved all sports, playing golf, and watching Duke.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his wife of 70 years, Pauline Ribet Eanes; and brothers, Jim Eanes and Cecil Eanes Jr.
Survivors include: a daughter, Terri Eanes of Mocksville; a son, William Thomas Eanes Jr. (Carol), and grandsons, Drew Eanes and Matt Eanes, all of Hampstead.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dana Fruits and Pastor Scott Eanes officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be considered for: Trellis/Supportive Care of Mocksville, 377 Hospital St., Ste. 103, Mocksville, NC 27028; or First Presbyterian Church of Mocksville, 261 S. Main St., Mocksville, NC 27028.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.