Hosea W. Eubanks, 91, of Buckner, passed away at 11:55 p.m., on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the Marion VA Health Care, Marion, IL.
He was born on July 1, 1932, to Hosea and Grace (Meyers) Eubanks in Christopher, IL. On August 30, 1952, he married the former Norma Sanders, and she preceded him in death on February 28, 2010.
He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War.
Hosea was a loving father and grandfather and he absolutely adored his grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling in Southern Illinois, bingo, cards and horses.
Hosea is survived by his children, Gene (Kelly) Eubanks, Charmion (Kerry) Einspahr and Roy (Mary) Eubanks; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hosea and Grace Eubanks, wife, Norma Jeannine Eubanks, seven brothers and four sisters.
Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton, IL
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
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