Services for Fred J. Eakins, 68 years, were conducted Tuesday, September 18, 1956 at 10:00 a.m. at the Baptist Church, with Reverend Robert L. Franks officiating. Burial was in the Kiowa Cemetery. Martin-Hullum directed the arrangements.
Fred J. Eakins was born May 12, 1888 in Denton County, Texas, and died at his home on Friday, September 14, after a four-year illness.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cora Eakins; two daughters, Mrs. Fredda Lancaster, Lakewood, California, Mrs. Joanne Hutchinson, Los Angeles, California; two sons, Rex Eakins Borger, Texas and MM-1C, Gus M. Eakins, stationed with the Navy at Pearl harbor; a sister Mrs. W. G. Hawkins, Tulsa; four brothers, Tom, Coalgate, Oklahoma Gus, Hammon, Oklahoma, Guy, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Zack, Portland, Oregon and ten grandchildren.