Randy Eaton

Randall Brent (Randy) Eaton, 58, went to be with his Lord at a local hospital, Thursday, September 3, after a gallant battle with cancer.
Randy was born in Paris, Texas and moved to Abilene as an infant.
Funeral services will be l:00 p.m. Monday, September 7, at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church. There will be a visitation at Piersall Benton Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut on Sunday, 6:00 to 7:30.

He left this world surrounded with family, friends and the clergy. As long as Randy had a breath, he wanted to tell everyone how much he loved his family and his church. Serving others were among the most important things in his life. He was an active member of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church.

Randy met his wife, Paula, while both were students at Texas State Technological College in Sweetwater. The couple married in Sweetwater, September 30, 1978. He worked as a draftsman in Sweetwater until they moved to Abilene in 1980. He began working for the Texas Department of Transportation in its engineering and design department in 1987. His mark is left on most of the highways in the Abilene area.

Mr. Eaton graduated from McMurry University in 1990 and received his masters degree from Hardin Simmons University in 2007.
Randy was active in life-long sports. He competed in many marathons. He participated in three triathlons. He participated in bike races. He played in tennis tournaments. He was a referee in many tournaments.

Randy had a passion for volunteering. He helped in the Children’s Miracle Network; trained a pet therapy dog; was on a clean-up crew after three major hurricanes on the Gulf Coast; participated in a church building project in New Orleans; and was a Big Brother for seven years.

After being stricken with cancer, he had as a goal to be a big part of three coming events. Randy was able to see his son Brent Eaton receive his white jacket in medical school, and to see Brent get married in June to Jordan Lott. Randy was also able to see his son, Ensign Adam Eaton graduate from Officer’s Preparatory School. Randy found joy in participating in these events.


Randy is survived by his wife, Paula, and his two sons and daughter-in-law Adam, Brent, and Jordan. Also his parents Jim and Margie Eaton of Abilene; his mother-in-law Mildred Chaney of Abilene; his brother-in-law Larry Chaney and wife, Casey from Austin. Randy had three brothers and one sister. They are Chuck Eaton and wife Amy from Lubbock, Dr. Kent Eaton and wife Vickie from McPherson, KS, Lee Eaton and wife Kay from Rowlett, and Shara Westerman from Allen.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Anton Melnyk for his loving care, as well as Healing Ministry of Beltway Baptist Church.