James Stephen Easton, Jr.

EASTON, James Stephen Jr., 34, of Gibsonton died June 12, 2012. He was born on June 12, 1978. His parents expected to have a baby girl, and so he did not have a name for three days, but in order to bring him home he had to have a name and that is how he got stuck with "Jr." Within a week of his birth he was already fighting for his life with a very rare disease called cytomeglic disorder which most children do not survive at birth much less a week, but he beat it! As he grew up he was always a clown and loved to make people laugh. He played little league baseball and football at East Bay Little League where he met many of the friends that he still loved and stayed in contact with over the years. He wrestled at East Bay High School starting as a freshman at 112 pounds. If you did not know him then you probably would not believe it because he grew into a much larger man especially with his heart and smile. He graduated from East Bay High School in 1996, and went straight to work in the family business, which was not to his liking, and became a great carpenter in remodeling and building docks. After about ten years, he decided to lift things a little lighter and became a server, waiter and bartender. This was perfectly suited for him because of his upbeat, outgoing personality, and his ability to make you laugh or at least smile. In his 34 years he made many friends. It was hard not to like him. He passed away on his birthday after a fun day at the beach, spending time with his friends and his sister who he loved so much. He lived life to the fullest and he will be deeply missed by all whose life he touched. He was a fantastic uncle, brother and son and our world will never be the same. Rest in Peace, son, we love you. He is survived by his nieces, Sidney Williams and Quinn Rainbeau; sister, Tia Williams; Papa Steve and Mama Celia; grandmother, Dorothy Pitts; and many cousins, aunts and uncles. A visitation will be held 2-3 p.m., with a funeral service following at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Stowers Funeral Home. Everyone is requested to wear casual attire. A Celebration of his Life will follow the service at Gator Springs. Those who wish may make donations to St. Baldricks Foundation, www.stbaldricks.org.