Marion Homer Eason

Hinesville – Marion Homer Eason, 79, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, under the care of his family and Hospice of South Georgia.  He was born in Wayne County, GA and raised in the Gum Branch Community.  He was a member of the Gum Branch Baptist Church and attended school in Liberty and Long Counties.  Soon after graduation, Marion was drafted into the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War.  He served his country in honorable fashion, followed by his continued support for the United States Military.

Marion was preceded in death by his parents, Homer A. and Mary M. Eason; father and mother-in-law, John C. and M. Harvene Gustafson; brothers, Billy, Dale, and James Eason, and Gilbert Groover; sister, Gwen Burch.

Survivors are his wife of 46 years, Kathy Eason of Hinesville; daughters, Kimberley (Freddie) Ramos of Macomb, MI and Tracy (Troy) Ray of Hinesville; grandchildren, Ryan (Alicia) Ramos, Christian Ramos, Devon Ray, Amber (Jeff) Elliott, and Hunter (Bri) Ray; 6 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild; brothers, Eurith (Marilyn) Eason of Hinesville, and Joe (Nancy) Eason of Register, GA; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Gustafson, Linda Gustafson, and Brenda (Johnny) Anglin, all of Austin, TX; several nieces and nephews.

Marion held various jobs, in and around Hinesville, that included Hinesville Ford, GA Game & Fish Warden, Civil Service Employee on Ft. Stewart/HAAF, and lastly as a respected paint contractor.  Anyone that knew Marion knows that he loved Jesus, his family and playing music.  Gospel and Country music were his roots.  As a talented musician, he would write his own lyrics and music as well as putting music into other people’s words.  In his younger days he was a member of “The Believers”, a local and mostly family gospel group.  Many years later, he and several cousins formed “Gum Branch Gospel Singers” and sang at various churches and benefits.

Marion was known as Katie’s husband, Grandpa, Uncle Rooster, and The Man in Black; but to many he was “Homer”.  One day Homer found Facebook and he soon had an audience that was just about worldwide.  He enjoyed sparring with you on any subject!  God blessed this man with a sharp wit and a generous, loving heart.  He will be dearly missed.

Active pallbearers will be Wayne Mobley, Rick Eason, Gary Eason, Devon Ray, Ryan Ramos, and Hunter Ray.

Honorary pallbearers will be Herman and Rita Wells, Polly Wells, Bill Prichard, Johnny and Tammy Wells, Irene Chandler, Jimi and Ches O’Neal, Myra Todd, Doug, Betsy, and Lila Weisel. 

Visitation will be at the family home, 812 Mobley Road, Hinesville, on Wednesday, February 11 beginning at 4 PM.

Funeral services will be Thursday, February 12, at 11 AM at Gum Branch Baptist Church with Bro. Michael Howard and Bro. Joe Eason officiating.

Burial will follow in Faith Memorial Gardens, Airport Road, Hinesville.

Family and friends may sign the online register at www.howardfuneralga.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Howard Funeral Home of Ludowici.

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