James Eash's Obituary
James LeRoy Eash, beloved husband, father, grandpa, uncle and friend, passed from this life on June 23, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was 85.
James was born on October 25, 1939 to Harvey and Lorraine Eash. He went to school at Central High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was there that he met the love of his life, Betty McIntosh. They married on December 31, 1958. James worked for the Pure Milk Producers and Associated Milk Producers, Inc. for forty plus years. James loved to play softball and pitched for many teams in the Tulsa area. He enjoyed traveling with his family, whether it was to play softball, watch softball or just a trip to enjoy life. James also enjoyed being in the yard. He was very proud of his yard and worked on it most evenings.
James is survived by his wife, Betty (McIntosh) Eash of the home, Daughters Tammy Jackson and husband Jeff of Grove, Oklahoma, Teresa Eash of Coweta, Oklahoma, brother Deril Eash and wife Royce of Bixby, Oklahoma, Grandchildren Jami Jackson (Kyle) of Sheridan, Arkansas, Justin Jackson and fiance Christina of Jenks, Oklahoma, Tina Rathbone (Jayme) of Okmulgee, Oklahoma Ryan and Tyler Rathbone of Coweta, Oklahoma and three great grand-children Jayce, Brody and Joey and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Lorraine Eash, guardians Dick and Ruth Anders, sister Deloris Eash Main, two step-brothers Gene Eash and Milo McKenzie and a great-grandchild Deven.
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