Joseph L. Eads

Joseph L. Eads 82, of Gray, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 25, 2017 at Life Care Center of Gray. Joseph worked at Eastman Kodak for 34 years before his retirement. He was a member of Rock Heritage Baptist Church in Colonial Heights. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Eads; daughter, Jan Eads; parents, Lucian Eads and wife Nellie; sister, Jearlene McMurray. Survivors include his sons, Michael Eads and wife, Donna, and Rick Eads and wife, Angela; grandsons, Joey Shipley, Dustin Eads, and Daniel Middleton; granddaughter, Ashley Miles and Kayla Crawford; great- grandchildren, Chloe Eads and Jacob Miles; sister, Wanda Ramsey and husband John; brother, Rev. Garry Eads and wife, Betty; along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 5pm to 7pm at Scott County Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow in the chapel with Bro. Chad Eads delivering a message which was prepared by Rev. Garry Eads. Music will be provided by Sheila Sproles and Gale Scheffers. A graveside service will be conducted at 11am on Friday, December 29, 2017 at Holston View Cemetery with Pastor Trevor Knight officiating. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:50 am. Carter-Trent/Scott County is serving the Eads family.