HENRY MERLE EAGLE

September 1, 1918 - August 22, 2012

HENRY M. EAGLE STAUNTON, VA Henry Merle Eagle, 93, husband Grace (Hiner) Eagle, died Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at his residence. He was born September 1, 1918, in Highland County, a son of the late Harrison Morton and Nellie C. (Gutshall) Eagle. Mr. Eagle was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Westinghouse. He was a member of Third Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Bob Frakes Chapter of Ex-Prisoners of War. In addition to his wife, whom he married on July 2, 1949, family members include a son, Edwin Eagle of Staunton; two sisters, Rita Chapin and Violet Simmons; three grandchildren, Dennis Eagle, Jr., Anne Liskey, and Carrie Thomas; and three great grandchildren, Paige Eagle, Arianna Hoover, and Austin Eagle. He was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Eagle; two brothers, Harrison Eagle, Jr., and Jarrett Eagle; a half-brother, Fleet Gutshall; and two sisters, Villa Gutshall Rexrode and Mary Conner. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2012, in Augusta Memorial Park with military rites by the Staunton VFW Post 2216 followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. in Third Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Joseph Brandon The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Friday, August 24, 2012, in the Henry Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Staunton Augusta Rescue Squad, 1601 North Coalter Street, Staunton, VA 24401 or to a Charity of One's Choice.