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Thomas Eastman Obituary

Mr. Thomas Earle Eastman age 78 years passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020, at his residence in New Orleans, surrounded by his friends and family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Eastman. He is survived by his six children, Tommy and Michelle Eastman, Doug and Hilary Eastman, and Morgan and Ian Blanchard. He is also survived by his five grandchildren, Luke, Jack, and Hayden Eastman and Riley and Rhodes Blanchard. He is the son of the late Robert F. Eastman Sr. and Ellen Daughety Eastman and the brother of Robert F. Eastman Jr. Mr. Eastman grew up in Lakeview and was a member of the first class of Edward Hynes Elementary School. He graduated from Warren Easton High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. He had a long fulfilling career of over 40 years at Overhead Door Company. He was involved in many boards including St. Paul's Episcopal School and Sunrise Community Club. His passions were friends, family, and sitting on the barstools at Ye Olde College Inn. If you asked him, he would tell you that his biggest accomplishment in life were his children. To know him was to love him. We would like to thank the nurses and care team on the 8th Floor Oncology Unit at Ochsner Medical Center for taking care of all of us beyond expectation. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Barbara Englander Caregiver Fund at 1514 Jefferson Hwy Brent House Room 607 New Orleans, LA 70121 or to the 8th Floor Oncology Unit at Ochsner Medical Center patient fund via Venmo. (Paige Latimer @Oncology Snacks)

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 28 to Aug. 31, 2020.

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Daniel Lund III

August 29, 2020

Robbie, you are like family, as was Tommy. It was so wonderful to see him just about every time we appeared at College Inn – a veritable family get together each time! We miss him already! Dan and Liz Lund

Dan and Carole Lund

August 29, 2020

Morgan, Tommy, Doug and Rob: Your father and brother loved life, never complaining. A truly unforgettable character. We send our deepest condolences on your loss.

Gustav Wagner

August 28, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

RUSTY AND JEAN GASS

August 27, 2020

TOMMY,DOUG & MORGAN SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS YOUR DAD WAS A GOOD FRIEND FOR MANY YEARS AND A KICK TO BE AROUND. HE WILL BE SADLEY MISSED.

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