Photo courtesy of McKneely Funeral Home - Kentwood
May 10, 1927 - Dec 29, 2013
John, Richard & Madison, So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We didn't know him until we ground some stumps for him years ago. May the Lord give you peace & comfort during this difficult time.
Marie & Maurice Wall
January 07, 2014 | Greensburg, LA
So many memories. It was an honor to work with him all those years. I'm sure he is a happy man back next to Miss Susie.
Margaretta Blades
January 06, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Pearl Wise
January 06, 2014 | Monroe, LA
My deepest sympathy to the Easley family. My thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Dottie Womack
January 01, 2014 | Ponchatoula, LA
Richard and John - my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Mr. E always had a smile on his face and was a kind man. We had a fabulous retirement party for him at the Governor's Mansion!!
Melissa Callahan
January 01, 2014
Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers for the extended family and friends of Mr. Morris. He was always so kind, generous of his home and hospitality and quick to share a wonderful story or three. I am glad to have come to know him as I did over the years and will miss him very much. May his spirit fly free in the joy of God's kingdom. - Scott Scheper & Family
Scott Scheper
December 31, 2013 | San Diego, CA
Matt and family ,,,your tomorrows will be full of sunshine and no dark clouds like the present,,,,memories will replace this sad time and allow each of you to rest with the knowledge that your dad and husband is in Heaven at the right side of our Lord,,,he is in his heavenly reward,,,remembering each one of you at this time,,,with prayers and sympathy,,,my love to all,,,,
Gerald Hyde
December 31, 2013 | Kentwood/Chesbroough, LA
My sincere sympathy to the family of Mr. Morris. He was a well-liked and highly respected man. He was a dear friend, supporter, and mentor to me, a living example of how to treat your fellow man. Mr. Morris always made me feel welcome in his home. I was honored to be his friend. He will be missed by us all.
Chaney Phillips
December 31, 2013 | Ponchatoula, LA
Morris was a gentleman and a friend.
Ed Harrell
December 31, 2013 | Kempner, TX
Born in Baton Rouge May, 10, 1927, he lived his entire life in Easleyville. He passed away December 29, 2013 at 12:25 a.m. at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. He retired from the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections in 1999 after 44 years of service. During his career, he served as a Parole Officer, District Supervisor, District Manager and at the time of his retirement, he served as the State Director of Probation and Parole for 15 years. In addition to his service in Corrections, he was in the dairy, cattle and timber business and also ran the family's country store. He was a member of the American Correctional Association, Southern States Correctional Association, and Executives of State Directors of Probation and Parole. He served many years on the board of the Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum and the Department of Corrections Credit Union. He was a member of the Baton Rouge Scottish Rite and the Kentwood Lodge of the Knights of Pythias. He was a Mason and a member of Day's United Methodist Church where he served as Lay Leader. He also served as a Merchant Marine. Among his many accomplishments were: Appointed State Director of Probation and Parole by Governor Edwin Edwards; given the Governor's Award for Outstanding Service by Governors Buddy Roemer and Edwin Edwards; September 23, 1999 was proclaimed Morris E. Easley Jr. Day by Governor Mike Foster; and in 2009 was inducted into the Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame. He was also honored by the National Institute of Corrections and Executives of State Probation and Parole for his outstanding leadership and as a founding member. At the time of his retirement he was considered "Dean" of the organization. He is survived by his children, Richard and wife, Lyn Smith Easley, Denham Springs, Matt Easley, New Orleans, John and wife, Anne-Marie LeBlanc Easley, Angola, Gregory and wife, Sarah Graham Flores, Baton Rouge, Theresa Flores, Hammond and Rebecca Flores and husband, Dock Davis, Baton Rouge; grandchildren, Richard Clint Easley, Easleyville, Jennifer Easley and husband, Brad Davis, The Woodlands, TX, Joffrey and Moira Taylor Easley, Watson, Kimberly Easley and husband, Shawn Bodden, Ponchatoula, Eric Quinn Davis, Baton Rouge, Megan Davis and husband, Brian Edwards, Baton Rouge, Claire Elisabeth Cox, Hammond, Emily Elizabeth and Hudson Pascal Flores, Baton Rouge, Annelise Marie and Aubrie Marie Medlin, Angola; great-grandchildren, Audrey and Tyler Easley, Watson, Matthew and Sarah Beth Davis, The Woodlands, TX, and Jillian and Eli Bodden, Ponchatoula. Preceded in death by his wife Mary Lou "Susie" McConnell Flores Easley, father Morris E. Easley Sr., and mother Lillie Mae Alford. The family would like to thank his wonderful care-givers, Annette "Cookie" and Jessie "Perry" Jenkins for their loving care and devotion to "Mr. Junior" and his family during his illness. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and at Day's United Methodist Church, Easleyville, from 10 a.m. until Religious Services at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Robertson. Interment at Day's Cemetery, Easleyville, LA. Pallbearers will be Joffrey Easley, Richard Clint Easley, Shawn Bodden, Brad Davis, Eric Davis, Dock Davis, Matthew Davis and Hudson Flores. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation, 8330 Ward Parkway, Suite 510, Kansas City, MO 64114, 1-800-PKD-CURE, www.pkdcure.org or Day's United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 746, Greensburg, LA 70441. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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