Henry "Bart" Eason

Henry "Bart" Eason 73 of Cumming passed away on Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, 2013 after a courageous battle with melanoma cancer.
Bart was predeceased by his parents Marie Bart and Spencer Joseph Eason of Savannah.

Bart is survived by his devoted wife and soul mate Olivia "Lynn" Eason.
Four children, Kelly Crim (Jeff) of Inman, S.C., Keith Eason (Heather) of Cumming, Dana Aeschliman (Joseph) of Cumming, David Roy (Kristen) of Hilton Head. Sisters Eileen Eason Tillman ("Buck") of Savannah, Elizabeth Eason Simmons (John-deceased) of Savannah.

Bart is survived by 9 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Best friends, "Brothers" Earl Graham of St. Pete, "Buddy Register of St. Augustine, Ed Cubbedge of Marietta, Jim Rahm, of Roswell. All of his comrades from Benedictine class of 1958.

He was born and raised in Savannah, attended Blessed Sacrament School and was a 1958 graduate of Benedictine Military School both in Savannah. He also attended Armstrong Junior College and graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1967.
Bart's passions were his wife, boating, fishing, and snow skiing.
Remembrances are asked to be sent to Benedictine Catholic Military School, 6502 Seawright Drive,Savannah, Georgia 31406

Celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 Friday, Dec 6th at The Church of Good Shepherd, 3740 Holtzclaw road, Cumming, Georgia. Presided by Monsignor Peter Rau and Father Frank Richardson.

There will be an Irish celebration of Bart's life immediately following in the hospitality room.

Graveside service will be held the Wed. Dec 11th at 1:00 p.m. in Savannah at the Catholic Cemetery 1720 Wheaton Street, Savannah, Georgia 31410. Immediately following there will be an Irish celebration of Bart's life at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish, 7020 Concord Rd, Savannah, Ga 31310.


Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.mcdonaldandson.com.