William Frank Eberhart Sr.

William Frank Eberhart Sr, 94, husband to Jane Melvin Eberhart, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025. He was a native Athenian, and very proud of being born and raised in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. After graduating from Athens High in 1948, he entered the University of Georgia, where he ran track and swam. A couple of years after he enrolled at Georgia, the Korean Conflict began, and he entered the Air Force where he served as Supply Sargent in the Middle East for 4 years until 1954. Upon returning, he re-enrolled at the University of Georgia where he received his master’s degree in education. He was fortunate to have many remarkably diverse careers, from being a lifeguard at Daytona Beach, Florida, a camera operator on many different movie crews, but most knew him, for many, many years as the owner of Tucks Shoe Service in Downtown Athens, GA on Broad Street. He married the true love of his life at 37 years old, Jane Melvin from Jefferson, GA. He will always be remembered for the stories he told about growing up in Athens, the many people he knew and how these people shaped his life. He was a very devoted member of the Jefferson Presbyterian Church for many years, where he served as an Elder and Treasurer. In addition to his wife Jane, he is survived by his sons, Frank Eberhart Jr, (Gisela Eberhart) of Watkinsville, GA, Pat Eberhart, (Susan Eberhart) of Birmingham, AL, his grandchildren, Tatum Eberhart, Travis Eberhart, (Anna Eberhart) of Birmingham, AL, Sarah Jane and Joiner Eberhart of Watkinsville, GA. A memorial service celebrating Frank’s life will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 11:00 am, at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home West, 1211 Jimmy Daniels Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677, with Pastor Paul Evans officiating. In lieu of Flowers, the family kindly ask that you donate in Frank’s name, to the Jefferson Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 594, Jefferson, GA 30549. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, West, Watkinsville is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com