Prentice Roscoe "P.R." Easterling

Prentice Roscoe (P.R.) Easterling

Of Irving College, Tennessee and Nashville, Tennessee. Born November 8, 1938; passed on February 4, 2015 surrounded by family and friends.

Born the son of a merchant marine, he spent his youth fishing on a salt water river in Pine Harbor, Georgia, where his lifelong love of the water began. Moving to Nashville as a young man he graduated Vanderbilt University with a civil engineering degree. P.R. then joined the Navy attending OCS in Rhode Island. Serving 4 years in the Navy, he earned the Red E and rank of lieutenant. After his military service, P.R. completed his law degree at the Nashville School of Law.

He spent his later years in Irving College, Tennessee where he found his refuge. P.R. was a passionate writer, musician, accomplished sailor, and dog whisperer. As a long standing member of Harbor Island Yacht Club, P.R. was a mentor to many, including a few ne'r do wells.

P.R. is survived by the mother of his children, Diane Briley Easterling; three daughters, Beverly (David) Caldwell, Beth (John) Marshall, Emily (Danny) Mayo; adored granddaughter, Lena Katherine Mayo; his sister, Jan Easterling Ramsay, and several dear nephews and nieces; beloved long time significant other, Treva Goodwin, and devoted four legged companion, Duke.

A Celebration of Life was on February 7, 2015 at the Harbor Island Yacht Club, Old Hickory, Tennessee where family and friends honored P. R. with a toast of his favorite scotch, shared stories, pictures, laughter, and love.

For those desiring, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of your choice.

Services provided to the family by Taylor Funeral Home, Dickson, TN (615) 446-2808.

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