Ronald Eugene Eagan

Mahomet Ronald Eugene Eagan, 87, of rural Mahomet passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born on July 5, 1934 in Pana, IL to Harry "Bud" and Sybil (Sullens) Eagan. Ron married Livona "Vonnie" Ward on June 11, 1955 in Pana, IL.

Ron is survived by his wife; children Michael Eagan and James (Denise Johnson) Eagan; and his dog Maggie, all of Mahomet. He is also survived by his lifelong friend Rev. Charles Kiefling of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Wanda Williams of Pana; brother-in-law Charles "Stick" Williams of Pana; niece Pamela Martincic of Mexico, MO; grand-nephew Kyle Martincic of Ellettsville, IN; and numerous pets.

After serving in the United States Air Force, Ron returned to Pana and took a job at Mallorys. He then worked as a civilian at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, IL until his retirement in 1993. Ron attended classes at the University of Illinois, Parkland College, and Eastern Illinois University throughout his adult life. He served on the board at the Federal Community Credit Union and the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum in Rantoul, IL. For a time, Ron helped park cars before Illini football home games. He loved to talk and would start conversations with anyone he encountered. Ron was interested in reading, genealogy, and history. He had a passion for music and although he didnt play any instruments or sing, he could sing a line (and often did) from a song pertaining to any comment or subject anyone would mention.

Ron was proud of his military service and his country. Hearing a song about America would always bring a tear to his eye. In later years, you would rarely see him without his Veterans cap on.

Ron gave his life to the Lord at a young age and attended church during most of his adult life. He served as Sunday school superintendent as well as being a board member at two different Pentecostal churches in Champaign, IL.

Visitation will be held from 10:30am-12pm on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Mahomet, Illinois 1102 Churchill Rd. Mahomet, Illinois 61853. Service will follow at 12pm at the funeral home. Graveside committal with military rites will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Mahomet. Memorial donations may be made in Rons name to Durley Camp and Retreat Center, 1391 Woburn Road, Greenville, IL 62246 or Hospice Hearts. Please join Rons family in sharing memories on his tribute wall at sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Services Visitation Monday April 11, 2022 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Mahomet Chapel 1102 Churchill Road Mahomet, IL 61853 Funeral Service Monday April 11, 2022 12:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Mahomet Chapel 1102 Churchill Road Mahomet, IL 61853 Graveside Service Monday April 11, 2022 1:30 PM Riverside Cemetery Mahomet, , Illinois 61853