Eaton

James “Jim” Eaton, 54, of New Kensington, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.

Jim was born Oct. 1, 1970, in Cumberland, Md., the son of the late James Melvin “Scat” Eaton and Mary Louise Eaton-Nixon.

Jim came from a long line of local C&O cannalers in Maryland. He went to Fort Hill High School. He was a Local 373 labor union member.

Jim enjoyed riding his motorcycle and taking trips away with his friends. He was a huge part of the Spirit Harley Davidson family. Many friends knew him as “Ogre.” He loved to take long car rides with his mother through Old Town, Md. Jim will be remembered for lighting up a room and his contagious laugh.

Jim is survived by his girlfriend, Cara McBurney; son, Jesse J. Eaton; daughter, Gemma Eaton; his loving mother, Mary L. Eaton-Nixon; his sister, Rose Nixon; granddaughter Emmalinn; nieces, Sarah (Rick) Fulmer and Cassidy Nixon (Ronald Litzinger); and nephew, Zack (Selia) Nixon; great-nieces, Ava, Carlee, Danika and Ellie; and great-nephews, Josh and Lucas.

A celebration of life motorcycle ride will be announced for this summer.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.