James Easter

James Easter

James Easter Obituary

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EASTER, James, of Richmond, departed this life September 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by one son, Ivan Jasper. He is survived by three sons, Tony Leander, Clayton (Tracy) and Ralph Easter; and their mother, Annette Easter; 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; two sisters, a devoted, Rosa Lee Hoover and Shirley Jones; two brothers, Linwood Easter and Howard Easter of Boston, Mass.; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; three sisters-in-law, among them two devoted, Bertha Easter and Julia Scott; one brother-in-law; and other relatives and friends, among them a devoted, Robert Lee Chambliss. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral services will be held Monday 1 p.m. at Mansion Avenue Triumphant Baptist Church, 1801 Mansion Avenue, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Dr. L. V. Robertson Goodwein pastor officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 12:45 p.m. Monday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Ed Myers

October 5, 2008

We are sadden to hear of the passing of your father we will have you and your family in our prayers and in our hearts.POPS is in abetter place where he has no more pain or worries with all our love ED and ALICE and POP

CHERYL BROWN

October 5, 2008

MS.SHIRLEY YOU HAVE MY SINCERE SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER.JUST KNOW HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE.(TWEET) AND COURTYARD CREW.SEE YOU WHEN YOU GET BACK TO WORK.

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October 5, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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October 3, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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