Roy Earl Eads, Jr., 81, of Fort Scott, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, in Pittsburg, Kansas. He was born on May 11, 1943, in Farmville, Virginia, the son of Roy E. Eads, Sr. and Oleta Lenore (Rousey) Eads. He married Juanita Elizabeth Bigelow on December 25, 1966, in Fort Scott, and she survives of the home.
Roy attended school in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and furthered his education at Fort Scott Community College. Roy loved his pets as well as he loved renovating houses and tinkering on his cars. What he loved most of all was cooking and spending quality time with his family.
In addition to his wife Juanita, Roy is also survived by his children, Johnny Wayne Eads, of the home, Brian Christopher “Chris” Eads and Angie, Fort Scott; his sisters, Deb Lawrence, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and Terri Hall and Tommy, Siloam Springs, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Hali Scharenberg (Matt), Paxsten Eads, Brightin Eads, Chris Tupin, and Zack Tupin; two great-grandchildren, Hadley Scharenberg and Braylee Scharenberg; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Pam Snider, Penny Brannon, his daughter, Heather Rachelle Tupin, an infant daughter Christine Eads, and granddaughter Kelley Tupin.
Following cremation, the family will have private graveside services under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to an Animal Shelter of the donor’s choice. Contributions may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, KS, 66701. Friends and family may sign the online guest book and share memories at www.konantzcheney.com.
