David W. Easterday

David W. Easterday obituary

David W. Easterday

David Easterday Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Keepes Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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David W. Easterday, 52, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025, at home. He was born on April 21,1973 in Orange County, California, the son of Thomas and Patricia (Norbert) Easterday. He married Shari Johnson thirteen years ago and she survives.

Dave worked in quality inspection at TBIN, where he worked hard and took pride in his job. He enjoyed working in his garage, welding and woodworking. He loved food, especially Shari's cooking. Dave had many friends, and his presence will be dearly missed.

Dave leaves behind his beloved wife, Shari; sons, Brian (Amber Seaton) Covalt, Chad Covalt; daughters, Brianna (Jerod Majors) Covalt, Sierra Brown; many loved grandchildren; one sister, Laura Easterday; many loved nieces and nephews.

David was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jeffery Easterday; special friend and father-in-law, Darwin Johnson.

No services are planned at this time.

Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view David's tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Easterday family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Keepes Funeral Home

1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863

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