"I was sorry to hear of your loss. I did not know Bill real well but had a real nice conversation with him out to Wal-Mart. We talked about his Mom and Dad at another occasion. He was a very nice person to chat with. You are in my prayers. Sincerely Kathy True"
In loving memory of
William E. Eye
May 25, 1946 - September 16, 2008
His Legacy….William E. “Bill” Eye age 62 of Maquoketa Iowa died on Tuesday September 162008.0 at his home in Maquoketa Iowa. William E. “Bill” Eye was born on May 25 1946 in Maquoketa Iowa to Clifford Edward Eye and Faye Arlene (Moore) Eye. He attended Maquoketa Community schools. He married Susan Snopek on December 9 1967 in Dubuque Iowa. “Bill” was a lifelong truck driver working for a total of 32 years first for Umthun Trucking then for Vern Campbell Trucking in Preston Johnson Trucking in Delmar and Hendershot Trucking in LaPorte City Iowa. He retired in 2001. “Bill” enjoyed NASCAR racing with his favorite driver being Dale Earnhardt Sr. He also enjoyed telling jokes western moview starring John Wayne fishing on the Mississippi River and football with his favorite team being the Indianapolis Colts. He especially loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren.
His Family….“Bill” is survived by: children- Craig Eye of Maquoketa IA & Tricia Eye of Clinton IA; 4 grandchildren- Brittany Krystal Kayla & Ciara; & 2 sisters- Peggy Miller of Maquoketa IA & Judy (James) Brown of Delmar IA. He was preceded in death by his parents a son- Terry & a brother- Larry.
His Farewell….A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at 10 A.M. Saturday September 202008.0 from the Carson & Son Funeral And Cremation Services in Maquoketa with Pastor Jeff Dadisman of the First United Methodist Church in Maquoketa officiating. Burial will be in the South Mineral Cemetery rural Onslow Iowa. Memorial Contributions may be made to the William E. “Bill” Eye Memorial Fund. Envelopes will be available at the Carson & Son Funeral And Cremation Services in Maquoketa where Bill’s family will receive friends on Friday September 192008.0 from 5 to 7 P.M. Please sign Bill’s guestbook at www.carsonandson.com.
Tributes
"bill was a wondeful man i have so many good memories from hurstville and from being together. remember he had a real good aim with a tomato back in hurstville. always happy and a good word for everyone will miss him alan"
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"CraigI am sorry to hear of your loss. May you find peace & comfort in your memories.My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family."
"Bill was always good for a great joke and could put a smile on anyones face. It never really seemed to matter what he had going on in his life--he was always positive and upbeat. You will be missed Bill. Take Care and God Bless you !!!!"
"Craig Shelly and GirlsMy heart goes out to you. I know just what you are going through right now. There is nothing that I can say to make things better but I am thinking of you.Your dad was so wonderful and could always make me laugh...Please call if you need ANYTHING. Rest in peace Billy"
"Craig & family - you are in our thoughts & prayers through this difficult time. Bill was a great guy and always fun to visit with and will be greatly missed by many."
"Craig and family our sympathies go out to you. Craig if you need anything at all please feel free to give us a call or you know we live we help you in any way we can. I know right now it doesnt seem like the pain will end but as time goes by things will get better. Stay strong Craig. You can get through this bud. You have friends that will help you.Again we are truly sorry for your lose. Keep those grandkids spirits up."
"Craig Tricia Peggy and JudyWe want you to know that we are holding each of you up in prayers. I was saddened to hear about Bill when mom called to let me know. as he was always such a joy to be around. His ever smiling face and always a joke to tell. His hugs will be missed by those who received them. He is shining down on each of you. Cherish the memories that you have with your dad and brother. He was a great man. I won't forget him. Just remember that you can make it thru this with the Lord by your side. One of my favorite bible verses is I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me. Just reach out to him and he is there for you carrying you thru this time. Hugs and prays."
"I am so sorry for loss Craig and Stacey and girls. I know what it is like to loss someone and it will get easy as the years go by. I know that angela always look up to him as a grandpa and she will truly miss him alot and he took the girls places and did things with them. Angela said she will never forget him and that she will always have the memories of him in her heart. If u guys need anything u have my number jsut give me a call and again i am so sorry for ur loss i know he will be miss alot by angela."
"I always enjoyed our visits together every time I came to Iowa. I will really miss that now.You would always make me laugh with your great sense of humor.I would have loved to have spent more time knowing you back in the good old days.I will think of you always.Carlos Garza Jr"
"Peggy I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughs are with you through this difficult time."
"We'd like to send out our warm thoughts to your family at this time. The Pete & Grace Potter FamilyOwen & Jane (Potter) Wagener and familyPaul Potter and family Earl & Candie (Potter) Emery"
"Judy Peggy & family...I am so sorry to hear of Bill's death. Our thoughts prayers and sympathy go out to you at this sad time."
"i wish there was something i could say or do to take away your pain. May god be with you and your time of sorrow may he give you strength. Bill was a wonderful man and he will live forever in your hearts and your every memory. look up to the heavens light and he will be that bright star shining down on you loving you guiding you and protecting you just as he always has. he is safe now in a beautiful place called heaven. he is your guardian angel now. if you need anything at all dont hesitate to ask. craig shelly krystal an kayla stay strong. you are in our thoughts and our prayers."
"to the familyBill was a great guy a friend neighbor and a caring person i was recalling when i was younger growing up in the tralior court Bil was always outside he would say Hey Cliff how ya doing today Craig Peggymy thoughts and prayers are with you during your loss of your father and brother please know Bill is not suffering no more and isnt in no more painhe can see Dad (My) now and tell them there jokes and tell trucker stories together in heaven .My family share your loss as it will be 1 year since our dad left us on Oct 3rdwith respect Mr Cliff Shady and family"
"We are so sorry for your loss . He was a great guy."
"I sure glad that i good to know Cousin Bill He had hold me a lot about anut Faye an My Grandma when they where younger My Grandma was Joan Milder anut Fayes sister I always love Bill an i will miss the talks an stories we had shared always be missed"
"Wayne and I both knew Bill. I grew up with BillPunky and all the rest. Bill always told me about the time the old man (mine not his) tied him to the tree. He did tell me that he deserved it. He was a little hard to handle.We both thought the world of Bill.He will be deeply missed but the memories will last a life time."
"Craig Shelley and girls. We are all thinking of you and praying for you. There is nothing I can say that makes it feel any better right now I will always remember Bill's stories he loved to talk about anything. I remember when I drove to Montana and he sat down with his atlas and mapped out the whole trip for me showing me his old trucking routes. He had such a close bond with Krystal and Kayla I know they will be hurting for him for a long time. If there is anything me or Timmy can do please call us."
"Craig & Family:I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad! I couldn't belive it! Craig if you ever need some one to talk to I will always listen to you!!He is in heaven with all the other truckers up there! & With Jerry Reed lol the Famous one for writing the trucken songs! He has hawled his last load & has headed for heaven!God Bless you all.Kari"
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"sorry for your loss he will be missed. if you guys need anything call me i am here. you have my phone number. take care. friends stacey"
"Craig & FamilyBill was an awesome guy. We always enjoyed visiting with him. He was one of the good guys!!! He will be missed by many. We hope to make it down for the services. Take care."
"Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.There are never the right words to express how deeply sad we are that you all have to endure your loss. Bill will be truly missed by everyone who knew him no matter where they crossed his path in life.With our deepest sympathy your friendsJim and Peg"
"I am sorry to hear about Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with you all"