Clifford Oliver Eaves

Clifford (Cliff) Oliver Eaves, 83, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024. He was a loving husband, great father and friend. Cliff enjoyed a good laugh and a good book.  We will miss his fun loving personality.

Cliff was born October 30, 1940 in Pasadena, California to hismother, Thelma Baxter Eaves and father, Oliver Eaves. 

Cliff had many life experiences.  After several years in the US Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Army National Guard, he joined the Phoenix Police Department.  He served 11 years with the Phoenix Police Department before moving to KY to work for the Chrysler Air Temp factory.  When the Chrysler factory closed, he came to Louisville, KY to Bob Montgomery Chevrolet as a car salesman and manager for many years.  During his time as a car salesman he owned and maintained apartments in Louisville.  He did electrical, plumbing and carpentry repairs for his apartment units.  In his retirement years, Cliff worked part time for the Prospect Kroger store.  Cliff was proud of serving his country in the armed forces and police department.  

Cliff was married to Jessie Elizabeth Eaves for 51 years until her passing.  Jean and Cliff married on June 23, 2020.  Cliff just fit right in to his new family’s lives and events.  He made us laugh and cry with his numerous stories from his life.  Cliff was always ready with a smile and a helping hand for his friends and family.

Cliff is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Boyd, and David Eaves; first wife , Margie Eave; Children, Denise, and Michael Eaves; second wife, Jessie Elizabeth Eaves; Children, Sharon, Michael, and Richard; and grand-daughter, Cindy Eaves.

Cliff leaves behind a loving wife; Jean Riggs-Eaves; Grandson, Zac Eaves, step children:  Doug (Davonna) Riggs and Jeff (Janet) Riggs; step Grandchildren, Travis (Jaime) Riggs, Kyle (Jay) Jagoe-Riggs, and Audrey (Brett) Leary; 5 step great grandsons, Tucker, Nolan, Everett, Luka, and Sawyer Riggs; Sister-in-laws, Judy (Cubby) Logsdon, and Martha (Keith) Clemons.   Cliff also leaves behind many special friends and other family members.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that in memory of Clifford any memorial donations or contributions be made to the American Police Officers Coalition PAC. www.americanpolicepac.org

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