Richard L. "Dick" Eades, 79 , of Monticello, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 12:42 a.m. in Monticello at his home surrounded by his family.

His funeral service will be held at 11 am on Friday, July 25, 2014 at Mackey-Wright Funeral Home in Monticello with Deacon Bob Lane officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm on Thursday, July 24, 2014 also at the funeral home in Monticello and one prior to the service on Friday. Interment will be in Monticello Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to A Small Hand-Infant Needs and Diaper Pantry or to Lodge Church of God in Dick's name. The family has entrusted Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington to handle arrangements for Dick. Mackey-Wright Funeral Home in Monticello is assisting with local arrangements.

Dick was born on July 26, 1934 in Monticello a son to General W. and Ita (Gosser) Eades, Sr. He married Nettie J. Webb on October 30, 1954 in Tuscola, IL, she survives. In addition to his wife Nettie, Dick is survived by his children, Kathy (Darrell) Palmer of Tolono, Kenny (Jennifer) Eades of Champaign, Kim (Russ Petrotte) Marshall of Monticello, Ricky Eades of Monticello, Denny (Angie) Eades of White Heath, and Danny Eades of Bloomington; nine grandchildren, Ashley (Ricky) Daniels of Champaign, Sean Eades of Monticello, Haley (Wade Willoughby) Eades of Garrett, Jessica Eades, Ramsey Eades, and Kendall Eades all of Monticello, Alex Corley of White Heath, Chad Palmer of Augusta, GA, and Brian Petrotte of Monticello; 3 great-grandchildren, Travious, Tavian, and Za'Naveah Daniels all of Champaign; five brothers, John Eades of Monticello, Ronnie (Dinah) Eades of Weldon, Paul Eades of Argenta, Junior (Betty) Eades of Lodge, and Glenn Eades of Greenup; one sister, Zelma Spencer of Decatur; two sister-in-laws, Irene Eades of Bement, and Wanda Eades of Oklahoma; one brother-in-law, Marty King of Monticello. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Richard, five brothers, Arnet Eades, Garnet Eades, Les Eades, Jimmie Eades, and Tom Eades; five sisters, Velma Jarrell, Virginia Huff, Wilma Davis, Cindy Eades, and Rose King.

Dick worked at General Cable Corporation in Monticello for over 29 years holding many positions there throughout his employment before retiring in 1994. He was a member of Lodge Church of God. After his retirement he helped with the Piatt County Food Pantry in Monticello as a volunteer.
He enjoyed fishing and camping with many of his brothers and children throughout the years. He was an avid Illinois Basketball fan and enjoyed watching many other sports. Dick enjoyed the time he spent at cookouts with his family and especially enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening and was happy to share many of the flowers he grew with people.

Dick and Nettie rarely missed going to the Bement Country Opry every Friday night with their friends to listen to music. They enjoyed almost 60 years of marriage together. He was a quiet man of few words but was always there for anyone when they needed something. Dick was a loving husband, father and grandfather and we will miss him.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Presence Hospice and the wonderful staff of nurses and caregivers for all the compassion and care they showed to Dick and the entire family during this time. Also a special thanks to Bob Lane for all the visits, prayers, and concern he has shown for Dick as he made this journey.