Richard Eakin

formerly of Vestavia Hills, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2012 at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Marie Britt Eakin. He graduated from Atlantic Christian College in Wilson, NC where he met and married his wife Marie. Richard served in the Navy during WWII. He worked for the Economy Book Company for 25 years, and then did consultant work after retiring. He was an avid fisherman and Alabama Football fan. He is survived by his daughter, Lynn Murray (Charles), of Dora, AL; his brother, Tom Eakin and his sister, Eileen Harrison (Ed) both of New Castle, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 from 12 to 1 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in Hoover. Graveside service will follow at 1 PM in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South with Dr. Al Moore officiating. Special thanks to the West Wing staff of Golden Living Nursing Home for their love and care.