Chip was born on February 21, 1951 in Monroe, NC. In 1960, his family moved to Pineville, NC, where he lived until his passing. He attended high school at South Mecklenburg High School and went to college at Appalachian State University and the University of North Carolina Charlotte. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Logistics. His employment career began at Lance when he was 16 years old. As he went to college, he continued to work at Lance in the summer and during breaks. Lance was a wonderful training ground for his degree and career in logistics. He worked at Lance for 20+ years and then finished his career at S & D Coffee, where he retired after 33 years.
He was a lifelong member of Pineville United Methodist Church where he held many church and committee roles that included Stephen Minister, Lay Leader, Youth Sunday School Teacher and Building Team Member. Chip’s gift was his love for life and people. He was a great listener and people were drawn to him. Through life’s journey he was able to help many people during times of need due to his experiences. He never met a stranger and he always met people where they were and accepted everyone for who they were.
Chip loved the mountains and App State football. He could always be seen in his seat at the ASU football game in his uniform of khaki shorts, App State T-shirt and boat shoes, regardless of the weather. In the last few years he came to love the beach as well in the home he and Debbie purchased there.
He and his wife, Debbie, were married for 31 years in August. Chip was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He always shared a smile and a greeting, along with some shenanigans for fun as he loved to laugh.
Chip was preceded in death by his parents, Roy, Sr., and Lillian Eaker. He is survived by his wife, Debbie; son, Matthew (Elizabeth); brothers, Jon Eaker (Carol) and David Eaker (Jeanne); six nieces and nephews; and 11 great-nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate Chip’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Pineville United Methodist Church, 110 S. Polk Street, Pineville, NC. 28134. Family will receive friends with a reception following the service in the Crossroads Center.
Memorials should be made to Pineville United Methodist, PO Box 3, Pineville, NC 28134 or Pineville Neighbors Place, 561 N. Polk Street, Pineville, NC 28134.
Online condolences may be shared at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com
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