Lester Lee Easley

Lester Lee Easley, 83, of Corsicana went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully on January 16, 2015. He was born to Lester Woodrow Easley and Bertha Faye Berryhill Easley on November 13, 1931 in Drane, Texas. He married Johnnie Maxine Braxmier Easley on June 3, 1951 and raised his family in Corsicana. He began his first job at the age of 10 at Hashop's Drug Store. During his many years in Corsicana he also worked at Stop and Eat Drive Inn, Stop and Shop Grocery Store and Jackson's BBQ. One of his favorite jobs was working for the Wholesome and Sunbeam Bread Company as an Area Manager. In 1971 he purchased his own business, Lester's Quick Stop on the corner of 2nd and 15th. While there, he and his wife Maxine served the community for almost 25 years. They made many friends which became like family to them. He was a Veteran having served in the Texas Army National Guard from 1947-1957 as a Master Sergeant. He served as President of the Campbell-Elrod Association from 1982-2005. Lester considered his greatest accomplishments his children and family. He is preceded in death by his mother and father; his sister, Barbara Ann Easley Abbe. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Maxine Easley; his daughter, Linda Napps and husband Kenneth of Mabank; sons, Rickey Easley and wife Sherry of Kyle, Johnny Easley and wife Nell of Purdon, Michael Easley and wife Sheri of Waxahachie and Tim Easley and wife Michele of Corsicana. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Walter "Bubba" Braxmier and wife Clara of Waxahachie. He is also survived by several family members including nieces, nephews, cousins as well as many friends among those including Joe Hambrick of Corsicana. He was a Deacon of the Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Retreat, Texas. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He taught by example how to be a great man. The name Lester means "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in Heaven." Matthew 5:16, which embodied him so well. He was well loved and will be truly missed. Visitation will be at Griffin-Roughton on Sunday, January 18, 2015 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Service will be 2:00 pm Monday, January 19, 2015 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Easley officiating. Graveside service will follow at Campbell-Elrod Cemetery on FM 744. Pallbearers will be Johnny Lynn Easley, Bobby Lee Easley, Jason Napps, Chase Carver, Seth Easley and Sage Easley, Marshall Easley, Chris Abbe, David Abbe and Bill Vaught. Honrary Pallbearers Jarrett Cunningham, Stewart Cunningham and Joe Hambrick.

Lester Lee Easley

November 13, 1931 - January 16, 2015