David Eason

— David Eason

David L. Eason, 75, aka the “Arkansas BBQ Man” of Dallas, Texas, and formerly of Sparkman - passed away on March 2, 2019, in Sparkman.

He was born on Feb. 17, 1944, in Sparkman, to George “Boot” Eason and Beatrice Cook Eason. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Sparkman, a graduate of the Sparkman Training School, and worked as a contractor.

He is survived by three children, David L. Eason, Charrottie Eason and Ota Davenport; four sisters, Mildrene Paden of Sparkman, Merynlene Williams, Rubie M. Dawn and Naomi Eason - all of Arkadelphia; four brothers, Edward L. Eason and Steve D. Eason - both of Sparkman, Felix D. Eason of Little Rock and Tommie L. Eason of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and four grandchildren.

Williams Funeral Home Van Buren was in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, at First Baptist Church Sparkman with Rev. L. A. Craig, eulogist. Interment was at Sparkman Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation was from 1-5 p.m. on Friday, March 15, at the funeral home.

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