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     His Social Security Number was 712-12-7161.¹ James Clayton "Jay" Eagle was buried at Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Illinois.³ He was born on February 8, 1926 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia; His obituary and his SSDI Application file have a birth date of Feb 15, 1926.^7,2,3,1 He married Joann Elizabeth Pryde in 1953 at Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois.^8,3 James Clayton "Jay" Eagle married Janet Davison on January 3, 1977 at Port Isabel, Cameron Co., Texas.^3,9 James Clayton "Jay" Eagle died on December 22, 1995 at Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, at age 69.^1,10,3 He GALESBURG -- James C. "Jay" Eagle, 69, of 1062 Jefferson died at 1:18 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 1995, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Born Feb. 15, 1926, in Jonesville, Va., to Marvin and Viola Hines Eagle, he married Joann Pryde in 1953 in Galesburg. He later married Janet Selkirk on Jan. 3, 1977, in Port Isabel, Texas. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Daniel Eagle of Smyma, Tenn., and Robert Selkirk of Knoxville; three daughters, Jayne Fowler of Galesburg, Diane Eagle of Smyma and Jennifer Selkirk of Bloomington; one brother, Delbert Neil of Galesburg; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers. He served in the Marines during World War II. He worked at Admiral Corp. and served as vice president and director of manufacturing from 1951 to 1973. He worked at Midwest Control Products in Bushnell from 1976 to 1984, serving as vice president of quality control. He later returned to Admiral, now Maytag Corp., where he retired in 1990 from the manufacturing and engineering department. He served as treasurer for the Prairie Wood Environmental Coalition and was a member and secretary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2257. He also belonged to the Maytag Management Club. He was a charter member of Antique Aircraft and was a founding member of the Country Music Association. He attended the University of Illinois and was attending Carl Sandburg College. Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Hinchliff-Pearson- West Galesburg Chapel. The Rev. Ernest Pizzamiglio and David Beversdorf will officiate. Burial will be in Knoxville Cemetery, with military honors performed by his VFW post. on December 27, 1995.³

     Burle Lynn Eagle was buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.³ His Social Security Number was 310-28-9296.⁶ He was born on May 13, 1924 at Lee Co., Virginia.^2,6,3,7 He died on January 26, 1965 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 40.^2,3

     Delbert Neil Eagle was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Altona, Knox Co., Illinois.^5,4 He was born on February 2, 1928 at Jonesville, Lee Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,5 He married Kathryn "Kay" Sams in July, 1978 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.^4,8 Delbert Neil Eagle died on August 2, 2011 at Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois, at age 83.^7,4,5 He GALESBURG - Delbert N. Eagle, 83, Galesburg, passed away at 4 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Delbert was born Feb. 2, 1928, in Jonesville, Va., the son of Marvin and Viola Haines Eagle. Delbert married Kathryn Sams in Las Vegas in July 1978. She survives of Galesburg. Also surviving are his children, Cheryl (Dan) Koeritz of Wheaton, Brad (Melodie) Eagle of Victoria, and Richard (Ruth) Eagle of Altona; stepdaughter, Sandy Meinhart of Knoxville; and stepson, Steve (Debbie) Powers of Mahomet. He also is survived by a sister-in-law, Janet Eagle of Henderson; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Burl Eagle, James Eagle and Kenneth Eagle. He was reared and educated in Altona. After high school, he joined the Navy at the end of World War II. He worked for Gale Products for more than 30 years as a foreman. He was a member of both Knoxville and Altona Masonic lodges and also a member of the NRA. He especially enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid gun collector. Per his request, cremation rites will be accorded and there will be no services. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Altona. on August 3, 2011.⁴

     Kenneth Preston Eagle was buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, 950 South Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.^5,4 His Social Security Number was 355-24-3917.⁷ He was born on August 10, 1930 at Knox Co., Illinois.^2,7,5,4 He married Joan S. Moran on September 6, 1952 at San Francisco Co., California.³ Kenneth Preston Eagle died on September 22, 1986 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 56.^2,4,5

     Kathryn "Kay" Sams was born on February 7, 1927 at Danville, Des Moines Co., Iowa.^2,3 As of July, 1978,her married name was Eagle.¹ She married Delbert Neil Eagle, son of Marvin G. Eagle and Floria Viola Frances Hines, in July, 1978 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.^1,2 Kathryn "Kay" Sams died on February 1, 2012 at Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois, at age 84.^2,3 She Kay Eagle, 84 of Galesburg, Illinois passed away at 11:25 PM, February 1, 2012, at Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born February 7, 1927 in Danville, Iowa. The Daughter of "Connie" (New) and Clarence Sams. Kay graduated from Galesburg High School in 1944. She married, Richard (Dick) M. Powers July 16, 1944. Her philosophy in life was: "You simply play the cards that you are dealt." Handicapped from Polio in 1946 and having twins in 1949 did not stop her from obtaining goals in life, including returning to College at the age of 40. She moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1956 where she resided for 37 years. She worked at Hughes Aircraft Company, Managed a chain of hotels and a pest control company during her working career. Kay married Delbert N. Eagle in July 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They lived in Sahuarita, Arizona until July 1993 and then moved back to Galesburg, Illinois to be closer to family. She touched many lives during her short journey here on earth and was an inspiration to her family as well as friends. With her positive outlook on life, she conquered many obstacles that came her way; she would just smile and continue without a "Complaint." She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Eagle, Grandparents, and Parents. Surviving are two children, Sandy Meinhart, Knoxville, Illinois, Steve (Deb) Powers, Mahomet, Illinois. Three Stepchildren, Cheryl (Dan) Koertz of Wheaton, Illinois, Brad (Mel) Eagle, Victoria, Illinois. Rick (Ruth) Eagle, Altona, Illinois. Also surviving are 4 Grandchildren, Kevin L. Meinhart, Victoria, Texas; Stephanie Falls, Mahomet, Illinois; Danielle (Dustin) Tarter, Mahomet, Illinois; Tara (Mario) Morales, Mahomet, Illinois. 7 Grandchildren; 11 Step-Grandchildren and 14 Step-Great Grandchildren. Also surviving a Niece and Nephew of Sahuarita, Arizona Beth Ann Coonts (Steve) and Mark (Ann) Wyland and Sister-in-Law Janet Eagle of Wataga. Our heart-felt thanks go to the staff of Marigold Nursing Home, Harbor Lights Hospice and Dr. Hill for all your loving care and concern shown to our Mother. Cremation rites will be accorded and per her wishes there will be no public visitation or service. She will be taken "Home" to Tucson, Arizona with private family services. on February 7, 2012.²

     Joann Elizabeth Pryde was born on February 7, 1931 at Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois.^2,1 As of 1953,her married name was Eagle.¹ She married James Clayton "Jay" Eagle, son of Marvin G. Eagle and Floria Viola Frances Hines, in 1953 at Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois.^1,3 Joann Elizabeth Pryde died on September 19, 2012 at La Vergne, Rutherford Co., Tennessee, at age 81.^2,1 She SMYRNA, Tenn. - Joann Elizabeth (Pryde) Eagle, 81, Smyrna, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, at the home of her daughter in LaVergne, Tenn. Joann was born Feb. 7, 1931, in Galesburg, Ill., to Clifford and Rosamond (Salisbury) Pryde. She married James Eagle in 1953, in Galesburg, Ill. She is survived by her children. Jayne (Eagle) Fowler of Panama City, Fla., Diane Eagle of LaVergne, Tenn., and Daniel Eagle of Oneida, Ill., as well as three grandchildren, Brianna Fowler of Panama City, Fla., Danielle (Eagle) Jones of Jacksonville, N.C., and Ryan Eagle of Lansing, Mich. Others left to cherish her memory include Jim and Marj Bell and family of Galesburg, Ill., Ward and Jean Huevelman and family of Littleton, Colo., Bill Kann and family of Leesburg, Ind., and Steve and Trish Pryde and family of Loveland, Colo. There will be no visitation. Cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Galesburg. on September 20, 2012.¹

     Janet Davison was buried at Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., Illinois.¹ She was born on June 13, 1940 at Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois.¹ As of January 3, 1977,her married name was Eagle.² She married James Clayton "Jay" Eagle, son of Marvin G. Eagle and Floria Viola Frances Hines, on January 3, 1977 at Port Isabel, Cameron Co., Texas.^2,1 Janet Davison died on September 21, 2019 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Illinois, at age 79.¹ She Janet S. Eagle, 79, of Galesburg, died at 1:08 p.m. Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville. Janet was born June 13, 1940, in Galesburg, the daughter of Forrest Eugene and Beatrice Marie (Shea) Davison. She married James C. Eagle on January 3, 1977, in Port Isabel, TX. He preceded her in death on December 22, 1995. Janet is survived by one daughter, Jennifer M. (Kelly) Allison of Galesburg; one son, Robert R. (Angela) Selkirk of Galesburg; one step-daughter, Jayne Fowler of Panama City, FL; and three grandchildren, Riley and Noah Selkirk, and Brianna Fowler. Along with her parents and husband, Janet was preceded in death by her step-father, Philip Samuelson; and one brother, Robert E. Davison. Janet graduated from Corpus Christi High School in 1958 and attended Carl Sandburg College. She was an HR Manager at Maytag for 38.5 years, retiring in 1996. She later worked at Target in Galesburg for 9 years, until illness in 2014. Janet was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Ladies of Mary; as well as the OSF St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary, and National Order of Forresters. She was also a member of the Maytag Management Club. She was very proud to have been a member of Alcoholics Anonymous with 31 years sobriety. Janet was a compassionate, but straight forward woman, before her time. She had a great sense of humor and lived life to the fullest. She loved her family, animals, dancing, running and traveling. Janet was an avid runner, belonged to the Galesburg Running Club, Cornbelt Running Club, and ran the Bix 7 twenty-three times. She won numerous awards and trophy are in local and regional 5ks. Her last Bix run was 2 miles, 2 years after having one lung removed. The rosary will be prayed at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg with visitation following from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Memorial Mass will follow at 3 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Rev. William T. Miller will officiate. Burial will follow at Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville. on September 25, 2019.¹

     Nova Thelmer Hensley was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence Co., Indiana.^1,2,4 He was born on March 26, 1906 at Rose Hill, Lee Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Ruby Victoria Hines, daughter of James Robert Hines and Cornie Greer, on August 13, 1927.^5,4,6 Nova Thelmer Hensley Nova T. Hensley died at 5 a.m. today at his home 1001 Walnut street. He had been ill for three and one half years. He was a retired electrician and was born on March 26, 1906, in Virginia. His parents were Phillip and Pearlie Scott Hensley. On August 13, 1927, he married Ruby Hines. She survives with a son, Wendell of Oolitic, four daughters, Mrs. Eugene Jones of Oolitic, Mrs. Claud Byers of Bedford, Mrs. Stephen Murray of Indianapolis and Mrs. Richard Brown of Bedford. Also surviving are five grandchildren, two brothers, Estell Hensley of Ottawa, Tenn., and Otis Hensley of Cincinnati, O., and five sisters, Mrs. Burgess Fee of Pennington Gap, Va., Mrs. Carl Smithers of Harlan, Ky., Mrs. Orville Pate of Harlan, Ky., Mrs. Noah Watson of Toledo, O., and Mrs. Bert Keith of Danville, Ky. One son, Roger, preceded him in death on Feb. 6, 1958. Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, at the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Rev. R. Ping will officiate and burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery. on July 2, 1960.⁴ He died on July 2, 1960 at Oolitie, Lawrence Co., Indiana, at age 54.^1,4