James F. Eagen, age 71, of Fairfield Glade, passed away September 1, 2020. He was born October 4, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York. He was an educator and retired as a high school principal. He was also a veteran having served our country in the United States Navy. He and his wife Susan were members of the Crossville Elks Lodge #2751. He is survived by his wife: Susan Eagen; daughter: Casey VanWhy (Shayne) of Coudersport , PA.; stepdaughter: Samantha Tobias of Painted Post, N.Y.; brother: Nelson Stork; sister: Irene Cotter; and grandchildren: Kolby VanWhy and Vanessa VanWhy. Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday September 5, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the Crossville Elks Lodge. Obituary by Hood Funeral Home in Crossville.