Brad Lee Eakes

Brad L. Eakes, 65, of Topeka passed away October 26, 2026. He was born February 5, 1961 at St Francis Hospital in Topeka. Brad was raised in Topeka attending McCarter Elementary School, Landon Junior High and Topeka West where he graduated in 1979. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America during his elementary years. During his high school years’, he worked at Kentucky Fried Chicken and later delivered liquor for a distributing company. He became a painter by trade which included co-owning a paint company, working for the University of Kansas, and then retiring from Gray & Company after 31 years. In his time off he loved to spend time bass fishing and, in the Spring, he enjoyed hunting for mushrooms.

Brad’s survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Connie Eakes; his children, Matt Eakes (wife Kristie) and Sarah Scholes (husband John); and three grandchildren, Rose Spielman, Aspen Scholes, and Violet Scholes, all of Topeka. He is also survived by his sister, Paula Jacobs. He is predeceased by his parents, Paul and Pat Eakes; his mother-in-law, Janet Kaufman Reynolds; and his sister, Pamela Wendt.

Brad’s family will be receiving friends and family from 4-6 pm on Sunday, November 1st at Parker-Price and Davidson, 245 NW Independence Avenue, Topeka, KS, 66608.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, November 2nd, beginning at 10:00 am at Parker-Price and Davidson Cremations and Funeral Services, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka, KS 66608.

*Live stream available at the Parker-Price website.

Following the funeral, Brad will be taken to his final resting place at Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th Street, Topeka, KS, 66604. A light lunch will be provided afterwards at Parker-Price and Davidson.

If you would like to wear a ball cap on Brad’s honor, please do so.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone for all they have done for Brad, Connie, and the entire family during his illness. Memorials can be sent to: In memory of Brad Lee Eakes, National Park Foundation, 1500 K Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20005.  

The family would like to express their gratitude to all their family and friends for all they have done for Brad and his family during his illness.  www.ppdfuneral.com

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