Eason – Johnny Stanton Eason, age 87, of Hilliard, Florida graduated from this world and entered the gates of Heaven on April 15, 2024, at the Community Hospice Warner Center in Fernandina Beach, Florida with his loving wife by his side. He was born on April 26, 1936, to Joseph Herman Eson and Pearl Davis Eason in Micro Township of Johnston County North Carolina. Johnny married his wife of over 25 years, Margie Ann Eason, on August 15, 1998, in Duval County in Jacksonville, Florida. He began and answered his Christian calling and was ordained on May 31, 1956, in Mount Olive, North Carolina. Johnny preached and told the gospel of Christ for more than 67 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joseph Rudolph Eason, James Earl Eason; sister, Linda Eason Edward; grandchild, Silas Edenfield.

Johnny leaves behind his wife, Margie Eason; children, Hannah (Gary) Smith of Broxton, GA, Crystal Oxley of Hilliard, FL, Amber (Dustin) Meeks of Lyons, GA, Archie (Jessica) Edenfield of Lyons, GA, Robert T. Companion (Erin) of Yulee, FL, Russell Companion of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Garrett Smith, Dillion Smith, Brandy Hicks, Justin Wilkes, Adelaide Meeks, Alaric Meeks, Kayla Companion, Caden Companion, Caleb Companion, Carrionna Companion, Jason Edenfield, Gideon Edenfield, Michael Edenfield; great grandchild, Kreed Smith; and numerous friends and spiritual family members who all cherished, adored, appreciated and respected Rev. Johnny Eason.

The tribute above was prepared by Johnny's loving wife, Margie.

A Memorial Service for Johnny will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at Buford Grove Baptist Church. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.