William "Billy Bob" Robert Eanes, age 82, of Paducah, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018, 9:45 a.m., at his residence.

He was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church.  William was a retired forklift operator for both Pepsi Cola and Royal Crown Cola Companies, with a total of 32 years of service.

William is survived by his wife of 53 years , Mary Sue Eanes of Paducah; one son , Jerry Lynn Eanes and one daughter , Sandra Kaye Hargrove, both of Nashville, TN; one grandson , one granddaughter , one great-granddaughter ; one sister , Nellie Doris Terrell of Dayton, OH; one nephew, four nieces, several great nieces and nephews and cousins .

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto Eanes and Fannie Hardin Eanes; two brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, January 6, 2018, 12:00 Noon at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Calvin R. Cole, Sr. and Reverend Michael Wade officiating.  Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Friends may also call on the family at the church on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.

Condolences may be left on line at pettusrowlandfh.com