Obituaries

Chesapeake-Howard Eason Jr. passed away on Thursday; November 23, 2023. He was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Howard and Helen Eason, Sr.

Howard lived with his grandparents, Alex and Ethel Eason, during his formative years. He graduated from Perquimans County Union School where he played high school football. After high school, Howard joined the military and served in the U.S. Army where he became a Disabled Veteran. After the military, he went on to pursue his passion, to become a Master Barber, which he did for over 40 years. His passion for becoming a barber stemmed from his grandfather whom he observed throughout his childhood.

Howard previously attended Riddick's Grove Baptist Church in Belvidere, NC and most recently was one of the founding members of Welcome Temple Community Church. As a member, Deacon Howard Eason, served as a Male Usher, and he attended Sunday School & Bible Study. He was appointed Deacon in 2015, and served until his health condition declined. Deacon Eason loved his pastor and his home away from home, Welcome Temple Community Church.

Howard loved fishing and attending football games with family and friends. His favorite team was the Pittsburgh Steelers. Howard was loved by many and was the face of Amayes-N-Soulfood. He will be greatly missed!

He leaves to cherish precious memories, his loving and devoted wife, Sheila Mayes Eason; five daughters: Tima Brinson of Norfolk, Catina Skinner of NC, Antanet Mayes of Norfolk, Alicia Mayes of NC; and Akia Bright of Chesapeake; six sons: Howard D. Eason (Jasmine) of NY, Anthony Mayes (Chesley) of Suffolk, Antonio Royals of Chesapeake, Derrick Hyman (Chequess) of Norfolk, Adriel Mayes of Massachusetts; and Aubrey Bright both of Chesapeake; his siblings: Ethel V. Lewis (John) of Connecticut, Sharon Brown and Helen D. Harrell (Jesse) both of Chesapeake, Barbara J. Eason of Virginia Beach; and Leon B. Eason of Norfolk; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, other relatives and friends.

A funeral will be held 11:00am Wednesday; December 6, 2023 at Jesus Church of Deliverance; 5246 Jones Lane; Chesapeake, VA 23320. Visitation will take place from 4-6pm Tuesday; December 5, 2023 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery; Suffolk, VA

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