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Allen Franklin Eaves

Mr. Allen Franklin Eaves, 79, of 409 West Warren Street Shelby, NC passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. He was born on May 12, 1940 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Henry Robert and Evelyna McFadden Eaves.

Allen relocated to Washington D.C. and worked at Georgetown University for many years. He loved to travel and even though he was never in the military, he followed his brother, Everett who was in the military wherever he was stationed. After moving back to Shelby, Allen worked at Gardner Webb University.

Allen loved to walk and he was known for walking miles and miles. He also loved his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Albertine Hartgrove, Mary Elizabeth Joyner and Diane Eaves and brothers, Willie Eaves, Nathan Eaves and James "Jimmy" Henry Eaves.

He is survived by his siblings, Everett Watson (Rose) of Rockledge, FL, Rosalind Wilson, Tommy Eaves and Shirley Eaves all of Shelby and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel at 12:00 Noon. The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM until 12:00 Noon at the chapel and other times at the home of his sister, Rosalind Wilson, 527 Antrum Street Shelby, NC. Condolences can be expressed online at www.enloemortuary.com. Enloe Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.


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