He joined the U. S. Navy in 1955 and served 4 years on the U.S.S. Antietam. While stationed in Boston, he met the love of his life, Carol Anne Bader. They married on August 16, 1959 and moved to Nashville.
Wesley graduated from Nashville Auto Diesel College and was a truck mechanic for several years. He happily joined American Airlines as a fleet service clerk, retiring in 1996.
He was a resident of Colleyville for 50 years. Wesley enjoyed travelling and fishing, serving several years as president of American's Bass Fishing Club.
Wesley is predeceased by his parents; son, William "Billy" Eaves; brothers, Ronald Eaves & his wife Helen and Jimmy Eaves & his wife Virginia.
He is survived by his loving wife Carol; daughter, Sandra Reeder & her husband Stewart; sister, Theda Dollar; brothers, Jack Eaves & his wife Debbie, and Roy Eaves & his wife Peggy.
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
Colleyville, TX 76034
Services will be held on May 11, 2022
Visitation 11:30 am, Funeral 12:30 pm, and Graveside service to follow.