William J. “Festus” Eubanks age 58 of Greenwood passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2012. He had lived in Jackson County most of his life and was a tugboat captain for 31 years. Mr. Eubanks loved his family and spending time on the water. He enjoyed fishing, wrestling, spongebob and good heartedly arguing with his granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his father, James Eubanks, daughter, Karen Annette Hamm and grandson Jarid Kutchey. Survivors include his mother Vena V. Eubanks of Chattahoochee, his loving wife of 37 years, Sharon Eubanks of Greenwood, son Cody Eubanks and wife Tamela of Marianna, son-in-law and sidekick Peanut Hamm of Dellwood; daughters Pam Willis and husband, Paul of Marianna and Melynda Kutchey and husband Wesley of Cypress; brothers Jim Eubanks of Chattahoochee and Mike Eubanks of Ocala; sister Frances Ball of Sneads; grandchildren Brittney Hamm, Whitney Willis, Tiara Kutchey, Tiffany Eubanks, Kurt Willis, Blaise Willis, T.J. Eubanks, Michael Eubanks and Nicholas Eubanks; great grandchildren Shiley and Gabe Couliette; and many nieces, nephews and adoptive grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 10 A.M. at Marianna Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Dallas Ellis and Rev. John Barfoot officiating. Interment will follow in Dykes Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, September 18, 2012 from 6 to 8 P.M. in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home. Donations are requested by the family to help with burial expenses.



