Charles "Jim" Eward

Charles James "Jim" Eward, 80, of Cave Springs, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. He was born in Wilmington, NC on March 22, 1935 to Arthur and Helen Eward. He spent the last 41 years in Cave Springs after retiring from a 21 year career in the United States Coast Guard, during which time he was stationed in various locations such as Crisfield, Md. to St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, as well as New Bedford, Mass. He also spent time in Korea during the Korean War. Jim was an extremely loving husband to Betty of 57 years, and proud father of four daughters Betty Jean and husband Dale Curren, Bonnie and husband Mike Dietzen, Benita and husband Jack Leach and Pam and husband Doug Shook, all residing in the immediate area. He was also a proud Grandfather of nine grandchildren, Cameron and Drew Curren, Jacob Leach and his wife Tera, Jessica Teague, Blake Dietzen (who has preceded him in death), Marcus and Mitch Dietzen, Kristen Saullo and her husband Michael, and Ashley Shook. He also had six great-grandchildren, Hunter, Haileigh, and Sidney Leach, Ally and Kait Teague, and Lilly Lunsford as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. His siblings include, Lila, Dolores, and Shirley. Brother, Melvin and sister, Adelle preceded him in death. Jim enjoyed spending time with family and friends, taking drives in whatever Sunday car he had at the time and soaking up some sun on his deck with his wife and dogs by his side. He was also quite a gardener who enjoyed many a day growing fresh vegetables to occupy his time. He was a very loving and gentle man. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 30, 2015, with services beginning at noon, in the Rollins Funeral Home Chapel in Rogers. Burial will follow in Cave Springs Cemetery. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105, or online at www.stjude.org. Arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers. Online condolences may be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.