Vernon M. Eads

Mr. Vernon M. Eads, age 95, of Johnson City, passed away December 14, 2012, in the Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Eads was a native of Johnson City. He was the son of the late William McKinley Eads and Lilly Teague Eads. In addition to his parents, his wife, Eva Ann Eads; two sisters, Mildred Scott and Christine Salyer; one great grandchild, Jo Beth Eads also preceded him in death. Mr. Eads was a superintendent at the Johnson City Foundry. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Neisha Carver and her husband Carlos of Jonesborough; one son, Mac Eads and his wife Linda of Kingsport; four grandchildren, Ceilya Campbell and her husband Jeff, Carla Rich and her husband Reyes, Chad Eads and his wife Emily, Scott Eads, and step- granddaughter, April Huff, four great grandchildren, Grace Ann Rich, Elisha Rich, Carson Eads and Carley Eads; two step great-grandchildren, Daysie Rich and Caleb Rich; special friend, Josephine Taylor. The funeral service for Mr. Vernon M. Eads will be conducted at 2 PM Sunday December 16, 2012, in the Morris-Baker North Chapel. Pastor Pete Tackett will officiate. The graveside committal service will follow in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Chad Eads, Scott Eads, Jeff Campbell, Ken Johnson, Reyes Rich and David Salts. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM Sunday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Antioch Baptist Church, 1014 Antioch Road, Johnson City, TN 37604.