Douglas Andrew Eaker Sr.

Douglas Andrew Eaker Sr., 94, died December 1, 2012. He was born in Maiden, NC on March 14, 1918 to Jacob A. and Johnnie Evelyn Crowder Eaker. Mr. Eaker was a WWII Navy Veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor. He was also a Mason, Order of Eastern Star, Shriner and member of First United Methodist Church of Cary.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Lena Mae Smith Eaker; sons, Douglas Jr., Gregory (Peggy), Philip and Russell (Deborah); 7 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters and a brother.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at First United Methodist Church, 117 S. Academy Street, Cary. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park, 2911 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cary Masonic Lodge #198, Cary Chapter #366 OES or a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be sent through www.brownwynnecary.com