James Dale Eggert was born on March 22, 1955 in Toledo, Ohio to James Eggert. and Rosalee Eggert. James was raised by his mother and stepdad Jim Przybylski. James passed from this life on October 24, 2024 in Norman, Oklahoma at 69 years old.
James grew up in Toledo, Ohio with his best friends, Rick Gurzymski and Bob Eischen. James served in the United States Army for 7.5 years James met Debra Lynn Akins-Eggert on August 13, 2016 and the two were married on July 5, 2019, in Gainesville, Texas and shared a life there before moving to Pauls Valley, Oklahoma in 2021. Mr. Eggert drove a truck for various companies, hauling cement and vehicles. He also hauled freight for J.B. Hunt. He spent the last part of his career at O'Reily's Auto Parts Store in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma and he was always very proud of the time he spent while there. In his spare time, James loved working on model cars, being with his wife, being with his fur babies, and his family. James always taught others to laugh, love and care for each other, he will be missed by all who knew him.
James is survived by his wife of the home, Debra Lynn Akins-Eggert; Fur babies, Maggie, Abigail, Rummy, and Missy; Sons, James D. Eggert, Jr. and wife Susan, Michael D. Eggert, Daniel James Eggert; Stepsons, Michael R. Worley, Brandon L. Johnson; Stepdaughter, Brandi Penick, Amanda Hughes; 20 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; Sister-In-Laws, Karen Miller and husband Greg, Cindy Mitchell and husband Randy; and Step-father, Jim Przybylski.
James is preceded in death by his mother, Rosalee Przybylski; Father, James Eggert.; Sister, Gail Burnett; one grandson, Jayse Ryan Hughes; and one granddaughter Ember Lynn Eggert.
Services will be on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Wooster Funeral Home Chapel in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma with Pastor Bruce Ford officiating. Services are under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. Interment will be later in Perrysburg, Ohio where he will be laid to rest next to his mother. If you would like to send condolences to the family you may do so at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com