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Shelby County Indiana
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Murphy Parks Funeral Home
Shelbyville, Indiana
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James Eubanks
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James Edward Eubanks, 86, of Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Timber Creek Village Assisted Living.Shelbyville, Indiana
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James Eubanks
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He was born on December 5, 1937 in Sugartown, Louisiana, to Roy James Eubanks and Genevieve (Le Blanc) Eubanks. He graduated from De Ridder High School in Louisiana, Class of 1957. James enlisted in the United States Navy, Serving 20 years from November 26, 1957 to July 15, 1976. James retired as a 1st Class Petty Officer. James severed in many different places in the United States and over the world He severed in the Vietnam War aboard the U.S.S Independence. After retiring from the Navy James started his second career as a Quality Control Manager at Roll Coater in Greenfield, Indiana from August 1976 to December 1999. James was a member of Masonic Lodge as a Free Mason for many years in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Also James was a member of the American Legion Post #70 in Shelbyville, Indiana.
James married his high school sweetheart Joan Kay Tennell on August 1, 1959. They were married for 50 years when she preceded him in death on January 26, 2010.
In his free time James enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching Nascar.
James was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was known for being a mentor and friend to everyone he encountered. He was devoted to his family and his favorite times were spent making memories with them.
James is survived by his children, Janet Goodwin (husband Ronnie) of Shelbyville, Julie Jackson (husband Norman) of Morristown, Jaynie Thomas (husband Scott) of Edinburgh, Jamie (James) Eubanks (wife Jennifer) of Columbus; grandchildren, Matthew Baker , Ashley-Brooke Goodwin, Sam (Meyers) Moreno Coplon, Benjamin Thomas, Annie Burris, Jared Eubanks, Ryan Goodwin, Jocelyn Eubanks; 4 Great Grandchildren and was expecting two more this year. Also, nieces Andrea Duncan and Robin Bailey Garrett. James’s family that preceded in death include his wife, parents, sister, Wonza Eubanks White and brothers, Delma Ray Eubanks and Kenneth Eubanks.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at at Murphy-Parks Funeral Services, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN. 46176.
Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the funeral home with Pastor Jose Rivera officiating. Military rites will be conducted by our local Veteran organizations. A Masonic rites ceremony will also be conducted.
A private graveside services will be in Miller Cemetery.
James’s family would like to express thanks for the compassion, care, and love given by Dr. Eaton, Dr. Cole, Dr. Aulakh, Nurse Chris Vincent, and the staff at Timber Creek Village Assisted Living and Hospice of South-Central Indiana.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelbyville Republican
Monday, April 25, 1938
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MRS. EUBANKS DIES AT HOME
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Funeral Services To Be
Held At 2 P.M. Tues-
day At Church
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Mrs. Celesta Hoover Eubanks, wife of William Eubanks, died at her home, 526 East Broadway, at 10:25 a.m. Sunday.Monday, April 25, 1938
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MRS. EUBANKS DIES AT HOME
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Funeral Services To Be
Held At 2 P.M. Tues-
day At Church
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Mrs. Eubanks had been a resident of this city for the past 32 years. She was born near Georgetown, Kentucky September 20, 1873, and was at the time of death 64 years of age.
She was united in marriage to Charles Hoover, of Minersville, Kentucky, on February 19, 1894. Eight children were born and seven survive. They are Mrs. Gary Smith, Mrs. Scott R. Smith and Mrs. Conda Pickett, all of this city; Virgil Hoover and Charles E. Hoover, of Indianapolis; George H. Hoover and Perry W. Hoover, both of this city. Another son, Frank Hoover, died several years ago.
Mrs. Eubanks was later married to William Eubanks, of Muncie, who survives. Survivors also include eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two brothers and five sisters, Fred Thomas, of Peoria, Illinois and another brother living in San Antonio, Texas; Mrs. Molly Curry, of Muncie; Mrs. Harriett Wiloby, of Vernon, Kentucky; Mrs. Lula Wallace, of Memphis, Tennessee; Mrs. Callie Thrasher, of this city, and Susie Thompson, of Orlando, Florida.
She was a member of the Pentecostal church on South Pike street, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. J. A. Rayl, pastor of the church, will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery in charge of Loren H. Murphy, funeral director.
Friends may call at the home of the daughter, Mrs. Gary Smith, of 322 East Jackson street, at any time.
Contributed by Barb Huff for Rita Huebler
The Shelbyville Republican
Tuesday, October 4, 1898
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Marie, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John W. Eubank, died at their residence in Liberty township at 1
o'clock Monday morning, aged three months. The remains will be buried at
Mount Pisgah cemetery. Services at Pisgah church by Rev. John Reese at
10:30 o'clock Tuesday. D. B. Wilson & Son, funeral directors. Tuesday, October 4, 1898
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Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
Note from Susan Armstrong: This is the daughter (sixth child) of John Eubank and Luella May Midkiff, daughter of Kimble Midkiff. This couple had a total of eight children, three of whom survived childhood: Irene who married Walter Haehl, Effie who married Paul Jacob Kuhn and Ruth who married first Tennant Hungerford and then Floyd Emerson Coers.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
