Charles Joe "C.J." Eanes Sr.

Charles Joe 'C.J.' Eanes, Sr., 78, of Salina, passed away Saturday, October 31st, 2015 at the home of his daughter in Lawrence, Kansas. Charles was born in Mounds, Illinois on June 23, 1937, son of the late Callie (Curd) and Eli Eanes. He served for twenty years in the United States Air Force. After his retirement he worked for Raytheon in Salina until his second retirement in 2000. CJ loved going to special events of his grandchildren-concerts, sports, dance and cheer. He participated in Veterans and Raytheon retirement luncheons. He was very active and enjoyed fishing, painting, going to Kwik Shop, eating breakfast at IHop and Bayards Cafe, barbecuing and spending time with family. CJ was a great storyteller, wonderful dad and phenomenal grandpa. CJ was a member of Allen Chapel AME, Mt. Zion and more recently, Family Church of Lawrence. Survivors include two daughters, Cassandra Eanes-Brown, of Lawrence, Kansas and JoAnna Eanes-Pettit, of Lawrence, Kansas; son, Pastor Chuck J. Eanes, Jr., of Bath, Maine; sister, Delores Webb, of Pontiac, Michigan; brothers-in-law; Mike and David Boswell; grandsons, Alex and Dawson; granddaughters, Peyton and Ryan; as well as a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. Preceded by his parents; wife, Sharon; and brothers, Jesse Eanes and Harold Eanes. Visitation will be held Friday, November 13, from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm with family present from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina. Funeral Services will be held at Emmanuel Four Square Church, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 14th, with Pastor John Curtis officiating. Burial will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery Salina, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Relay for Life, Salina, KS and Visiting Nurses Hospice, 200 Maine St, STE. C, Lawrence, KS 66044.