Billy Howard Eaves, 87, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15, 2025. He was born Feb. 13, 1937, in Creston, La. to Katie Weaver Eaves and Archie Tee Eaves. Upon graduating in 1955 from Goldonna High School, Billy enrolled in Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education in 1959, and later in 1985 he received a Master of Education degree from McNeese State University. 

Mr. Eaves taught Jr. High math and science for 20 years for the Calcasieu Parish School Board. Once he retired, he continued teaching math at Louisiana Correctional and Industrial School, also known as L.C.I.S. He was an active member of DeQuincy First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and participated in various committees. 

He enjoyed working in his garden, listening to bluegrass music, and “piddling” outside just to stay busy (which included resting in his chair for a while.)

He is survived by his children, William Scott Eaves and wife, Denise of DeQuincy, Melanie Streams and husband, Scott of DeQuincy, Timothy Paul Eaves and wife, Kimberly of Longville; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Annie Laura Eaves; son, Stacey Eaves; parents, Archie Tee Eaves and Katie Weaver Eaves; sister, Amy Lawless, and his grandson-in-law, Cody Bowman.

The family would like to thank West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, DeQuincy Rehab, High Hope Care Center, and Heart of Hospice for all of the excellent care provided.

Family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 8  p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 with the funeral service being held 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at First Baptist Church, DeQuincy, La. Pastor David Earnest and the Rev. Gil Arthur will be officiating. Interment to follow at Masonic Cemetery, DeQuincy, La.

Arrangements were handled by Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. 4th Street, DeQuincy, La.