James Edgar Favorite

James Edgar Favorite, age 82, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center. He was born October 16, 1943 in Dayton, OH to the late Jack and Doris (Hurst) Favorite.

Jim was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran that served during the Vietnam War and Gulf War eras, finally retiring as Master Sergeant after 27 years. He was past commander of the American Legion Post #215 in Eaton for over 10 years and was a former board member at Preble County Veterans Services. He retired from Sprint in Eaton as a telephone technician after over 37 years of service. Jim was a longtime member of the Eaton Community Church.

He is survived by his sons James (Julie) Favorite and Nathan (Harlie) Favorite; grandchildren Henry and Lila; brother Steve (Sandy) Favorite; special friend Linda Walker; and many other friends and family members.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 11:00 am until time of funeral service at 1:00 pm at the Gard Funeral Home, 226 W. Main Street, Eaton, OH with Pastor Dan Denlinger officiating. Burial will follow at Earlham Cemetery in Richmond, IN. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Preble County Veterans Services, 1322 N. Barron Street, Eaton, OH 45320. Online condolence and other remembrances may be sent by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.