Clarence Edward Eagle, 86, of 2144 S. First Ave Unit D., Alpena went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, August 2, 2010 at Alpena Regional Medical Center.

Born in Alpena County on July 24, 1924 to the late Herbert and Bertha (Woodward) Eagle and married Charlotte Himes on June 15, 1947. She preceded him in death on July 25, 2006. Mr. Eagle served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Minneapolis throughout the Pacific Theatres during W.W.II from April 1943 to December 1945. The Minnie played a vital role in nearly every battle of the Pacific campaign except Iwo Jima. The Minnie was in the battles of the Gilbert and Marshall Islands, Bougainvillea, The Coral Sea, Midway, Guadalcanal and Tulagi. Valiant action by the crew saved the ship from being sunk at Tassafaronga. She was back in action at Wake Island, Truk, Saipan, Guam, the Eastern Soloman Islands, New Guinea, Western Caroline Islands, Luzon and Okinawa. He earned 11 Bronze Stars.

He was a member of the Free Methodist Church and a life member of VFW 2496. Known to many as "Eddie", he was a man who always had a smile for everyone. He loved to joke around with people and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a selfless man who always put others first. He loved his belated wife Charlotte more than life itself. His life was dedicated to serving her and loving her to the best of his ability. He is a man that will be dearly missed, but never forgotten by his family.

Surviving are a daughter, Pamela and her husband Patrick Lane, 3 grandchildren, Chad, Crystal and Christopher; a sister Myrna King of Texas.

Mr. Eagle was preceded in death by a brother John.

Mr. Eagle is at the Bannan Funeral Home where friends may call on Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. with full military honors accorded him by VFW Alpena Post 2496 at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday at the Free Methodist Church from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. with Dr. Gordon Evoy officiating.

Interment: Evergreen Cemetery

Memorials: Hospice of Michigan or VFW Alpena Post 2496