Michael James Eaton

Michael James Eaton, 22, Willard, died as a result of injuries sustained in an accident west of El Dorado Springs on Wednesday, March 26, 2003. His mother, Carol Denmark, also died in that accident.

He was born Oct. 8, 1980, with his twin sister, Alyson, in Fayetteville, AR.

He worked as a certified medical aide at Bristol Manor, Willard. He was an avid music lover, lived each day to the fullest and was a wonderful worker with children, as his many nieces and nephews knew full well. He liked "hanging out" with his twin, Allie. He had a never-ending smile and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his sister, Alyson (Benjamin) Cowan - state of Missouri; two step-sisters - Marina Denmark - Goodman, and Amy (Jeremy) Mounce - state of Illinois; three step-brothers - Rick (Sheila) Denmark - Goodman, Brian (Verna) Denmark - Joplin, and Jim (Tara) Denmark - state of Illinois; three aunts - Teresa Summers, Renee Jones and Janice Duggar - all of Missouri; nine special nieces and nephews; aunts; uncles; cousins and numerous friends.

He was preceded in death, along with his mother, by his father and one infant brother, William Martinez Longshoremenmesics.

Interment was Monday, March 31, at Liberty Cemetery near Fellows Lake, Springfield, with Pastor Tony Intessimonie officiating. Pallbearers included Rick Denmark, Brian Denmark, Jim Denmark, Jeremy Mounce and Joseph Cowan.