Jimmy Harris Eakin

Mr. Jimmy Harris Eakin, of Cleveland, TN passed away late Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at CHI Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was 87. 

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2024, at Poole Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ray Cheatham officiating. Burial will follow at Moore’s Chapel Cemetery with Poole Funeral Home directing. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024 at the funeral home.

Mr. Eakin was born January 1, 1937, in Arkansas. Jimmy was employed as a Maintenance Mechanic for M&M Mars for over 36 years and was a faithful employee. He loved his family more than anything else in the world. He was a blessing to all who knew him, and he will be greatly missed. 

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Jewel Eakin, of Cleveland, TN; a son, Ricky Eakin, Cleveland, TN; two daughters, Rena McFarland (Wayne) and Shirl Guadarrama; grandchildren, Zachary and Wesley McFarland, Amy Conrod, Rebecca Readus, Jared and Sarah Guadarrama, Micheal Greco.

Online condolences may be made at www.pfhcleveland.com