Terry Lee Eaton, age 79, of Tarkio, Missouri, formerly of Craig, Missouri, died Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Rock Port, Missouri.

Terry was born August 25, 1946, in Hamburg, Iowa. He was the son of the late John Lee and Wilma Jean (VanScyoc) Eaton. They preceded him in death.

Terry was a 1964 graduate of Fremont-Mills High School in Tabor, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Abbott on August 9, 1974, in Glenwood, Iowa. Three boys, Jason, Johnny and Michael, were born to this union.

Early in his career, Terry worked as a surveyor for Mills and Fremont counties in Iowa. Terry and Ruth moved to Craig, where Terry took the position of City Superintendent for the city there. He had served in that position for over 20 years. Terry also served many terms as the Mayor of Craig. He was member of the former Presbyterian Church of Craig.

His survivors include wife, Ruth, of the home in Tarkio; three sons, Jason (Jennifer) Eaton, Maryville, Missouri, and Johnny (Tabitha) Eaton and Michael (Danyelle) Eaton, both of Tarkio; three grandchildren, Titus and Jozee Eaton and Kaytlin Young; and a host of friends and loved ones.

A family visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Schooler Funeral Home in Fairfax, Missouri. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2026, in the Tabor Cemetery, Tabor. Online condolences may be shared at www.andrewshannfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Schooler Funeral Home, Fairfax/Craig.