Edward Easley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Edward "PaPa" Franklin Easley beloved husband, loving father caring grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully Saturday, April 7, 2012 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren. He was 82 and a resident of Corsicana. Edward was born April 5, 1930 in Emhouse to Johnnie Franklin Easley and Bertha Mae Lee Easley. Edward married Valley Jo Keeton Easley on April 17, 1953 in Corsicana, they had one son and four daughters. Edward worked for Lone Star Gas Company where he retired after working there for 38 years. He was a Baptist. He was a veteran having served 4 years in the Army-Korean War. He loved to go camping with his family and friends. He enjoyed making wood crafts for his children and grandchildren. Edward is preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Jessica Lane and grandson James Ferguson. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years Jo, one son Lynn Easley and wife Tabbey of Dawson; four daughters Dana Martin and husband Jackie of Corsicana, Paula Kirkwood and Randy Trull of Corsicana, Jennifer Lane of Keller, Donna Ferguson and husband Richard of Corsicana; 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, brother Darwin Easley and wife Georgia of Murphy; 2 sisters Josephine Waller and husband Billy of Corsicana, Sheila Mason and husband John of Corsicana; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members. Visitation will be 6-8pm Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 11am Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Younger Cemetery in Silver City with Rev. Darren Heil and Danny "Quimby" Miles officiating. Pallbearers will be Danny Motley, Kenneth Martin, James Trull, Tommy Jenkins, Darrell Waller and Robert Miles.

Edward Easley

April 5, 1930 - April 7, 2012