Edward Eubanks

Edward J. "Ed" Eubanks age 65 of Thomson, IL died Thursday July 14, 2016 in his home following a brief illness. He was born March 9, 1951 in Sterling the son of Loyde and Joan (Kaeser) Eubanks. He graduated in 1971 from Milledgeville High School, attended Western Illinois University and was a man of many talents. He worked at Northwestern Steel and Wire from 1973 to 2001. After retiring from NWSW, Ed pursued many ventures. He made willow furniture and hard wood furniture. He purchased a Timberking portable saw mill and established On Site Milling for 9 years. He met many great people cutting their trees into lumber. In his younger years Ed enjoyed hunting but fishing became his passion. He loved his time alone on the Mississippi River. Winter ice fishing was his favorite time to fish. He fished in 17 states, 3 countries and fishing in Sioux Lookout Ontario was his favorite. Sitting on the deck of his cabin on the Mississippi was a favorite past time. See You Tube "Paradise on the Mississippi River" for a piece of Ed's legacy. Ed was a trusted friend to many. He had a quiet sense of humor that was accentuated by his exceptionally bright mind. He would investigate and gather information to deal with life's projects. He wished he would have pursued a career in engineering. He was great at fixing things that were not broken as well as those that were. He was a member of the Thompson Bait Shop Men's Club where he made many good friends. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. At the age of 50 , the bachelor Ed married Paula Sharkey Nov. 2, 2001 in Negril Jamaica. He was preceded in death by his father Loyde Eubanks and brother Douglas Eubanks. Ed is survived by his wife Paula Eubanks of Thomson, mother and step-father Joan and Frank Massengill of Milledgeville, nephews Curt (Pam) Eubanks of Chadwick, Darrin (Jennifer) Eubanks of Lanark, great nephews Cameron and Colton Eubanks of Lanark, Collin and Conner Eubanks of Chadwick, great-greats Cambry and Cashton Eubanks of Lanark and step daughter Cody (Levi) Henson, grandsons Julian Parrott and Quin Henson all of White Bluff, TN. A celebration honoring Ed was held on May 15, 2016. Over 80 family and friends attended a fish fry at the Kenny and Carol Eubanks Homestead on that beautiful day. There will be no formal services. A Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date. Cremation rites have been established.

Edward Eubanks

March 9, 1951 - July 14, 2016