John “Johnny” Wayne Eddings
Johnny Eddings, 50, of Silsbee, died Thursday, November 16, 2006 at Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont.
A native of Silsbee, he lived in Austin several years where he attended Texas State University and hosted a radio talk show “Cowboy John’s”. Johnny later moved back to Silsbee.
Johnny is preceded in death by his mother and father Wilburn and Opal Eddings; sisters Betty Jo Sangwin and Bobbie Jackson; and brother Buddy Eddings. Survivors include his brothers, Roger Eddings and Melvin Eddings both of Silsbee; sister Francis Turner of Lumberton; and many nieces and nephews and extended family and friends in Austin. Johnny was proud to have become a Great, Great Uncle to two Great, Great Nephews this year. Johnny is also survived by his “Babies” Poncho and Buster.
Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 18, 2006 at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, in Silsbee with burial to follow at Cunningham Cemetery, also in Silsbee. A gathering of family and friends will be Friday, November 17, 2006 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Broussard’s.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Johnny Eddings Memorial Fund, 3300 Old Spurger Highway, Silsbee Texas.
