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Allan Fairfax Eakle, loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and community servant peacefully passed away in his home on Monday, April 17, 2023. He was 96. Allan was born on February 25, 1927, in Charleston, West Virginia, and grew up in the nearby small town of Clay and its even smaller community of Two Run, WV. Onward into life, he shared cherished childhood memories of riding his horses along the Elk River with his dog Tag, and fishing with his friends Doc and R.T. Allan was the son of the late Earl Lough Eakle and Hazel Linhart Eakle. He graduated from Clay County High School and immediately enlisted in the US Army during World War II, where he became a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne. After the war, Allan continued his education at West Virginia University, where he met Georgia Jean Bishop Eakle, his wife of over 60 years. It was there that he became a lifelong Mountaineer sports fan. At WVU, he developed a love for books and chemistry, first studying medical technologies and working in laboratories; and later, he earned a degree in pharmacy. In 1960, the family moved to North Carolina, eventually settling in Mooresville, where he became a pharmacist and manager for Revco Drug Stores until his early retirement in 1991. Allan retired from pharmacy to devote energies to his community, which was centered in his Christian Faith. He served as a deacon, church leader, and Sunday School teacher at Mooresville First Baptist Church, where he started the Good News Sunday School class with his wife Jean. Allan also devoted time to working with Habitat for Humanity and was instrumental in establishing "Hope of Mooresville," temporary supportive housing for the town's homeless women and children. Alongside his service to others and his faith, Allan was passionate about nature, spending time in what he called his "postage stamp garden" of fruits, nuts, and vegetables. In addition, he attended to many backyard apple trees and dozens of rose varieties, the fruits of which he shared with his community. In addition to his parents Earl and Hazel Eakle, Allan was preceded in death by his wife Jean; brother Burke; and sister, Dawn Davis. Allan was also a devoted father of two children, Dr. Jonathan Eakle of George Washington University, and Jennifer Cook who works in the medical field. He is survived by three grandchildren, Jay Allan Cook, Burke Wade Cook, and Maya Eakle, and his brother Bruce of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Margaret Adams and Monika for the love and care they gave to Allan during his final days. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, 2:00 PM, at the Mooresville First Baptist Church, with Reverend Eddie Hicks officiating. A reception will follow the service in the church's Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a Christian Mission of your choice. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the Eakle family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Allan Fairfax Eakle

February 25, 1927 - April 17, 2023