Bobby Wayne Eads, 85, of, Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana,surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born on January 7, 1938 in Aberdeen, Mississippi, the son of Loyle and Eunice (Gideon) Eads.  Bobby married Becky (Wheeler) Eads on June 11, 2002 and together they enjoyed twenty-one years of marriage.

Bobby was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He made it a point to always keep candy on hand for when the grandkids were around.  Bobby was a true outdoorsman and loved being in the wood’s deer hunting.  In his free time, he also spent time golfing and fishing with family and friends.  

Bobby was a talented wood worker and also loved working with sandstone rocks where he engraved many family members and friends’ names on and gave as gifts.  In the evenings, Bobby loved reading his Bible and was strong in his faith.  Bobby could often be found on his front porch feeding the squirrels.  He was a very hard worker and loved his work as a boilermaker and being part of our local union # 374.  Bobby will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.

Bobby will be remembered by his loving wife, Becky Eads of Mount Carmel; two daughters, Sandy Kepley and husband, Doug of Evansville, IN and Teresa Diesher of Evansville, IN; step children, Donnie Wheeler and wife, Tracey, and Christy Hahn and husband, Chris; thirteen grandchildren; five step grandchildren; thirty-five great grandchildren.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Doris (Wright) Eads; son, Terry Eads; daughter, SherylEads.

A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 9, 2023, Wabash Presbyterian Cemetery in Orio, Illinois, with Pastor Kevin McGinnis officiating.

Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements.  To view Bobby’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Eads family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com

HELPING FAMILIES & FRIENDS HONOR THEIR LOVED ONE