James S. Easter Jr.

Although I will miss Jimmy terribly, we will never know how much he missed his Jesse. They are together for sure, as sad as I am, I can not help but feel serenity has been finally bestowed upon my dear friend Jimmy Easter. I have taken so much from my relationship with Jimmy, and will never be able to repay him. I would like to all who loved him to know, I have gained so much of my Fatherly instincts from watching the glimmer in Jimmy's eyes while talking about his girls. Reilly & I will...

Jimmy, Duane and I will miss you so much. There are so many fun times and sad times we've shared and we will never forget you. You and Jessica will always have a giant place in our hearts. We love you.

Love Always,
Kim and Duane Sprow

"Manhattan, I built it" to paraphrase the pride Jim took in his profession, his life and his relationships. He backed up everything he said by his actions. He gave me a job, trusted me without really knowing me and without question. He gave me confidence at a time in my life when I doubted myself and my skills. He had the mindset of a military man which I connected with. Discipline, honor, respect and love for friends and family. He believed in me and sponsored my Masonic induction and grant...

Somtimes things just can't be explained and this is one of those times. The only consolulation is, for those who believe, Jimmy is with Jesse, his peanut, and that helps handle his loss a little easier. I know Jim (Pic) and I will miss him very much and the world, at least ours, will be a little less full without him as a part of it. Jim "bunny" - as you would always say "How ya doin?" - we hope you are with Jesse and in spirit will always be with us, you Kookobird. Love ya, Barbara and Pic