William Clark Eads, 72, died Monday September 28, 2015 at his Indianapolis home with his family by his side.
Bill was born October 9, 1942, in Arthur, Illinois, to Clark and Reba Eads.
In 1965 Bill enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served 2 terms in the Vietnam War. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1969.
Bill worked as a receiving manager for Stein Mart for 25 years. He was also a coach and board member for the Westlane Delaware Trails Little League for 20 years. In his later years he became a member of the American Legion Post 155 and the VFW: Carmel, IN Post 10003.
Bill is survived by his wife, Cindy; children, Shawn (Kristi) Eads, Hope (Geoff) Berg and Robyn Eads; Five grandchildren; Madisyn, Brady, Corinn, Libby and Landon.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clark and Reba Eads and his brother, Chuck Eads.
Visitation will begin at 2pm on Saturday, October 3. Visitation and memorial services will be held at Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory; Harry W. Moore Chapel. Memorial and military service will begin at 3pm. A celebration meal will be held at he VFW Carmel Post 10003, 12863 Old Meridian Street Carmel, IN 46032. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at the Richard L Roudebush VA Medical Center and Kindred Hospice for all of their care and support to Bill and his family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Association: Greater Indiana Chapter
Friends and family can sign Bill’s online guestbook at www.indianafuneralcare.com
Dan Brehm says
Karen and I were so sorry to hear about Bill. All of you are in our prayers. We will not be able to make the service as Ashlee is in her sister-in-laws wedding Saturday and we are babysitting Ellie at the wedding. Please let us know if there is anything you need.
Thinking of you
Dan And Karen Brehm
Christi Wegenka Cravens says
Thoughts, prayers, love and hugs to you all!
Kristen (Long) Christiansen says
Eads Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and dad. He was amazing and always loved to tease us and give us a hard time when we were at the house in high school. Just know that he will be remembered and missed by those that he touched. Sending prayers of comfort and peace and big huge hugs.
Kristen (Long) Christiansen says
Eads Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and dad. He was amazing and always loved to tease us and give us a hard time when we were at the house in high school. Just know that he will be remembered and missed by those that he touched. Sending prayers of comfort and peace and big huge hugs.
Kristen
Kathy Loggan says
Sending you all our thoughts and prayers. It was a honor to know your husband and dad. You have all gained a beautiful angel.
Charlotte White says
Cindy, I will be going on vacation leaving Friday so won’t be able to come to the service. You and your family are in my prayers.
Pam Wegenka says
Our hearts will be with all of you on Saturday. The world will miss Bill, but heaven will have fun! Roch and Pam
Beth (Hagen) Jackson says
We are so sorry for your families loss. He was an amazing man and wonderful coach. Some of my fondest memories were playing softball for him. Our thoughts and prayers to your family.
Margi Berg says
My condolences to your entire family on the loss of your loved one.
I am MaryAnn Berg Yates cousin, her parents were my aunt & uncle, as well as my godparents.
My thoughts & prayers go out to you at this time. I know how difficult this time is for you, as our family just lost my sister in July after a long illness.
I would also like to add a Thank You for Bill’s service to our Country. He & my brother, John were in the Marines & Vietnam during the same time. I’m very proud of their service.
Margi (Margaret) Berg
Marta says
Hope, Cindy, Robyn, and Shawn, I am so sorry to hear about Bill. All my memories of him are of him smiling and being easy to talk with. Find comfort in those memories. You will be in our prayers. Much love to all of you! Love, Marya and family
Christy (Loggins)Smith says
I wanted to express your family my condolences for your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Lash says
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Bill. I was his neighbor for all of our years through grade school and high school. We had many fun times playing together. He will always be Billie Eads to me. Many wonderful memories!
Susan Hoffman says
I’m so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We will not be able to attend the service,but our thoughts and prayers are with you as well as many distant fond memories of Bill in his younger years, family holidays in Arthur and in Decatur. With deepest sympathy and prayers to all the family, Susan and John Hoffman and family
John Ivens says
Cindy,
Bill had an awesome sense of humor —except when he was busting my chops. In 2007, Ellen sent out the word that I was in the hospital with a heart attack. Bill called El on her cell; she handed me the phone saying “Here’s your cousin”. I asked, “which cousin?” The next words were a salvo of profanity the likes of which I hadn’t heard— since the last family reunion. Bill learned his sense of humor from Doc, Chuck and several other male Hugenburger outlaws. I miss so much the banter of our tribe’s conclaves.
Thinking of you and your family during your time of loss.
John Ivens says
Eads Family,
Bill had an awesome sense of humor —except when he was busting my chops. In 2007, Ellen sent out the word that I was in the hospital with a heart attack. Bill called El on her cell; she handed me the phone saying “Here’s your cousin”. I asked, “which cousin?” The next words were a salvo of profanity the likes of which I hadn’t heard— since the last family reunion. Bill learned his sense of humor from Doc, Chuck and several other male Hugenburger outlaws. I miss so much the banter of our tribe’s conclaves.
Thinking of you and your family during your time of loss.
Rex & Beth Wuthrich says
Farewell to a hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Beth Sellers says
So sorry to see this. It brought tears. I started remembering all the good times together. I know he will be deeply missed. You are all in my thougts and prayers.
Amy Powell Schlemma says
Dear Eads Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad and Husband! I will be praying for your family during this difficult time. I have many fond memories of my time with your family. Sending comfort, strength and hugs!
Amy (Powell) Schlemma
Dawn House says
Cindy and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Bill. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn