Dr. Eddie V. Easley

I still have fond memories of my good friend, Eddie. We were classmates at VSU. Will always miss him.

For the family of my friend Dr. Eddie. I just
learned of his passing this evening at the 'Y' where we would often visit. He was one of a kind and we shared many stories over the years of places where you have lived and where I was no stranger. El Paso being one of them. We met back in the mid eighties and I invited him and John Williams to check the Y out. He did and his company was always uplifting. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.
Joe Carter

Dear Ruth,
We just learned tonight of your loss. Only a couple of days ago J. B. and I were wondering why we hadn't received responses to our e-mail messages to Eddie or to our Christmas greeting. May time ease the pain and leave you only cherished memories. With sympathy and love,
Ruth and J. B. Harris, Richmond, Virginia

Dear Easley Family-
My deepest sympathy to your family. I had Dr. Easley for several business classes at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa in the early eighties. He was a fantastic teacher and a very nice man. He had a terrific sense of humor and could sense the correct time to mix some levity into lessons. Know that he is very fondly remembered. Your family will be in my prayers.

Dr. Easley-
You will be GREATLY missed!!! The world has lost a little bit of sunshine..Thank you, thank you, thank you for making me a better person. It was such a reward having you in my life. Mrs. Ruth- thank you, thank you , thank you. I will hold every single memory in my heart (especially the Sigma Christmas party of 2008 and you and Dr. Easley 'cuttin a rug')... I LOVE you both dearly. Honored to call you 'another set of parents'...Should you need ANYTHING-I am only a call/email...

Dear Ruth, My family and I extend our deepest sympathy over the loss of cousin Eddie. While this is a very difficult time for you, we know all the love that surrounds you as well as your many years of wonderful family memories will help support you in the days ahead.

May God continue to bless you and keep you strong.

Dannie, Kelly and Kathy (Carpenter) Martin
Richmond, VA

Ed Easley was a courageous man who left a legacy of integrity and love for his fellow man for each of us who knew him at the YMCA. He was an intelligent, thoughtful man whose positive attitude in the face of four virulent forms of cancer over the last 14 years have left us in awe of him. He loved his family, his country, the Demon Deacons, teaching, his church and his principles. He will be sorely missed.

Dearest Ruth,

We were very sad to learn of Ed's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers! Mom, Dad and I are away in South Florida for the winter. May you find comfort in your cherished memories and the love of friends and family.

Always,
Wade, Dale and Sarah Boyles

From his arrival at Wake Forest two years after mine, Eddie was a kind, encouraging, open, and dignified colleague to me and everyone else. He helped raise the standards of collegial behavior for us all, and he'll surely be missed by all who had the pleasure of working with him.

God bless you in your loss and give you grace to celebrate this wonderful man's meaningful impact on our world.