Oscar Eason, Jr
June 30, 1930 - December 18, 2017
Obituary
Oscar Eason Jr., 87, of Seattle, Washington, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 at Valley Medical Center after a long battle with Cancer. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, January 4, 2018 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 10001 57th Ave S., Seattle, Washington, 98178. Burial will be at Tahoma National Cemetery. Viewing will be on January 3, 2018, from 2pm to 5pm at Bonney-Watson Capitol Hill, 1732 Broadway, Seattle, WA. A Rosary will be said for Oscar on January 3, 2018 at 7:00pm at St. Paul the day before the funeral. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Oscar was born June 30, 1930 in East Bernard Texas to Oscar and Doris Eason. He graduated from Phillis Wheatley High School in San Antonio, Texas. He was drafted into the Army and fought in the Korean War. Oscar earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Prairie View A&M University in 1957. In 1961, he married Lois Anne Mitchell. Oscar worked professionally in government service for over 50 years.
Oscar Eason Jr. worked most of his adult life for the cause of social justice. He was the national president of Blacks in Government from 1994 to 1998. From 1999 to 2002, he served as the president of the Seattle King County NAACP. Oscar made it his life’s work to be an advocate for those who had no voice. He endeavored to change the world in which he grew up in order to make it better for all.
Oscar is survived by his wife, Lois. His daughter, Angela Green and her husband Eugene of St. Louis, MO. His son, Oscar Eason III and his wife Gloria of Kansas City, MO. His grandchildren, Oscar Eason IV, Jaylen Green, Derek Eason, Lauryn Eason, Jazzmin Hill, Elexys Hamilton and Jeremy Eason. His sister Nell Rose Eason. His nephews, Dr. Charles Hunt and his wife Bobbie. And Charles Sonny Eason. Great-nieces, Robyn Corr and her husband Dominic and Nicole Ford. Great-nephews, Charles Hunt Jr., Jason Robinson and Sean Carrington.
My deepest condolences to the family and friends.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
The Mitchell’s
(family of the late Rev. I.W. Mitchell Jr.)
San Antonio, Tx. 78233
RIP Oscar!
My condolences. Thank you family for allowing Honorable Oscar Eason Jr. the time away from home to provide sound leadership and guidance for many years to Blacks In Government. May he rest in heaven and will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace.
May GOD bless you all.
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I pray that the Lord Jesus Christ will comfort your hearts during the passing of your love one.
With deepest sympathy,
Carolyn Dudley
My condolences to your family
ON BE HALF OF THE HORNE FAMILY AND REGION X COUNCIL OF BLACKS IN GOV, I CONVEY MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES.
MAY THE LORD OF HOST BLESS THE BEREAVED
FAMILY WITH COMFORT AND PEACE THAT SURPASSETH ALL UNDERSTANDING…LET NOT YOUR HEARTS BE TROUBLED FOR GOD LOVED BROTHER OSCAR AND HAS PREPARED A PLACE FOR HIM IN THAT CITY CALLED GLORY…
My condolences to the family. One of God’s soldier is returning to continue the good fight in heaven.
May his soul Rest In Peace (RIP)
Oscar, it was a pleasure knowing you. You will be missed by many. God bless the family.
My sincere condolences to the family.
Oscar you will be remembered forever in the hearts of many.
To Mr. Eason’s Family: Thank you for the opportunity to have gotten to known Mr. Eason. May he rest from all of his hard work.
Honorable Oscar Eason, an Icon who truly loved BIG and all of his brothers and sisters. He will be sorely missed!!! He’s walking around heaven and his work is done – no need for advocacy. We want to let his family know that we are sorry for their loss and we will pray for them. God Bless!!!
my BIG hammer when I joined along with Ralph Brown. RIH Oscar…
With deepest sympathy . . . .
–Tillman M. Peck,
Member of NOAA Chapter, of Region XI, of Blacks-In-
Government.
To the family of Oscar Eason, know that many of us appreciate you for sharing Oscar. He was a man that did not hesitate when it came to helping others. He was a blessing to know and I encourage you to remember the good times.
Respectfully,
Floyzell Stevenson
To the Family of Oscar Eason: May you find perfect peace during this time of sorrow and reflection on the loss of your loved one.
We will miss him too.
Peace,
Patricia Ly
Regional Director
Blacks In Government | Region X
Port of Seattle Chapter
I fondly remember Mr. Eason from the many Blacks In Government (BIG) events over the years. He was loved and his knowledge and expertise will be missed. I am grateful for all that he did for the BIG organization.
My prayers are with the Eason family during the homegoing of their love one. Thanks for sharing him with the rest of us.
Love, Sheryl Leverette, BIG, LA/Long Beach Area Chapter
To the Family of Oscar Eason: I’m very sorry for your lost. You have my deepest sympathy.
Rest in Peace Oscar!
Francine Sellers
Washington, DC
To the Eason Family, may God keep his loving arms around you during this difficult time. Oscar will always be with you in your heart. God Bless and keep you my prayers are with the family.
Charlene Henry Lee
He fought a good fight! I had great respect for Him. He leaves a void. I worked in the D.C. Area for 11 years and 24 years in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a professional! I loved him.
Our condolences to the Eason Family. May the Love and Peace of our Lord and Saviour comfort you all during this time and all the days ahead. Rest In Paradise, Oscar Eason, Jr.
My mentor and my friend, your leadership has been sorely missed. No one has displayed the courage, sense of compassion, and/or unselfish leadership that Oscar Eason provided for Blacks In Government. He set a standard that none after him could achieve. Rest In Peace my brother. My friend and my inspiration.
Region VI Director – 1999 – 2002
My sincere condolences to the Eason Family.
Port City Chapter Blacks In Government
Oscar –
I cannot thank you enough for all the leadership and support
you gave me through the years. You was my mentor and like a father to me.
When I was Region X Regional Council President and I asked you to be my parliamentarian, even though you didn’t want to accept the position, you accepted anyway, to make sure I was passing motions and procedures that were in BIG by-lays and constitution.
I never met Martin Luther King Jr, but I do know Oscar Eason Jr and in my book you are one of the greatest Civil Rights leaders of all times.
Peace and rest my friend.
Rest In Power Honorable Eason. You were a Leader and Trailblazer and you will be greatly missed.
Our sincerest condolences and prayers to the Eason Family.
LaShan Haynes, President
EPA-William D. Barber Chapter
BIG Region XI
My prayers are with Honorable Oscar Eason Jr. family. Brother Eason was a fighter for justice and equality. He was a true Drum Major for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He will be truly missed.
James R. Welcome
May God be with the Eason Family during this time of their loss. The BIG family and NAACP family will miss Mr. Eason and his leadership. He certainly did a tremendous amount for both organizations. He is in Gods hands and is resting peacefully.
Donna Thomason, President
High Desert Chapter
Blacks In Government, Region IX
and
Treasurer, Antelope Valley Branch #1023
NAACP, Region I
To the Family of Honorable Oscar Eason,
We were sadden to hear of the passing of our BIG Brother.
Please accept our sincere heartfelt sympathy and may God
continue to bless you, and give you all peace.
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4
The Honorable Oscar Eason will be sorely missed!
Blacks In Government
NIH Chapter Region XI
My condolences to the Eason family. Mr. Eason was one of Blacks in Government’s shining stars. Rest in peace Brother Eason. You will always be remembered by your friends and colleagues in BIG.
My prayers to the Eason family during your time of bereavement. Know that his work made a difference to many. Rest in peace, Mr. Eason.
Sincerely
Yolanda L. Sullivan
My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Oscar was a good man that will be greatly missed!
My sincere condolences to the Eason family during the loss of your family member, Oscar Eason, Jr. May God comfort you during this time and beyond.
December 29, 2017
To the Family of Honorable Oscar Eason, Jr.
My prayers are with you on the loss of an exceptional man.
He exemplified the following:
“You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world.”
Honorable Eason did all that and so much more. As the National President of Blacks In Government, please know that the entire Blacks In Government family is sharing the burden of this loss. Your loss is a loss to all the people who knew him. With love and sympathy.
My condolences to the Eason family.
May God’s love comfort you at this time.
To the Eason family: The superlatives and accolades bestowed upon Oscar’s work are all true and warranted.
His life has been a great testament illustrating how the compassionate human spirit of one can weld a multitude
of influence on the lives and hearts of many. I will always
appreciate working with him in the NAACP and BIG. I will forever cherish our friendship. Needless to say, above all, I am going to truly miss my friend.
My deepest sympathy to The Eason Family.
May God Bless and Keep You.
Pernell Cofield
Greater Baltimore Chapter
Blacks In Government
RIP, Thy good and faithful servant. All that you have done for BIG and its members is greatly appreciated and will be long remembered. God Bless you and your family—and all of Big members, and we pledge to keep moving and growing—thanks for sharing your wisdom, passion and energy! We at Fort Monmouth Mentors Chapter were grateful recipients!
Oscar was a fighter that fought for the civil rights of those being oppressed. He spent many days of his life helping others. Oscar always had time to fight for the rights of those that needed help in securing their rights. No problem was to large or to small for his assistance.
Oscar will be missed. The civil rights community will have a difficult time in finding some one to fill his shoes..
Oscar you are missed and we plan to continue the fight.
To Oscar’s family, thanks for sharing this civil rights fighter
with our community.
To GOD be the glory.
From one who was able to walk the journey with Oscar.
Lacy Steele, President Emeritus Seattle- Kong County Branch NAACP
Our prayers go out to the family of Mr. Eason. May God give you strength and comfort during this time of sorrow. Mr. Eason is in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior.
Officers and Members
THE NMIC BIG CHAPTER
Blacks In Government
May you rest in heaven.
Job well done.
Prayer and Condolences to the Eason family. May God keep and bless you during this time and going forth. Oscar, Thank you for your service. Job Well Done! Rest in Heaven…
May your memories comfort you all during this difficult time.
RIP Oscar. Job well done.
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Former Natl Communications Director
Former BIG DISA Chapter, RXI
Condolences to his family.He was a fine gentleman and good National president.R.I.P.
Dear Lois; I recently read of Oscar’s passing. I was aware of his activity in the Civil Rights Movement, but, until I read his obituary, I did not know the great width and depth of his accomplishments. His was a life well lived. Please accept my condolences. Sincerely,
Stephen Heller
Our prayers and condolences to the Eason family. Thanks for sharing Oscar with us in our struggle and fight for justice.
A job well done. Rest in peace my brother. I cherish the 30 plus years we spent together striving to improve the quality of life for all people. It was a blessing to serve with Oscar as Co-Founder of Region X Blacks In Government and other organizations. Oscar’s commitment to Civil Rights will be forever recognized as a significant part of our community. He will be greatly missed.
I regarded Oscar as a special friend and spiritual brother to me.
Willis Tate
We are praying for the family in this time of sorrow. So, lift up your heads and be strong knowing that God will comfort you and heal your broken hearts. We missed Oscar this Christmas and will continue to miss his annual visits.
My prayers go out to the Eason Family and Friends. Mr. Eason was at the helm of the Blacks In Government Organization when I first entered service for the Federal Government and it was Mr. Eason that taught me the importance of Civil Rights. I applaud him for his work not only in the Blacks In Government Organization but for his tireless work in the Seattle community to ensure that we all knew what Civil Rights meant as a person of color! May the work he’s done speak for him. You have fought a good fight and now you rest! Cheryl Peterson, Regional Director, Region X Blacks In Government