Richard Lee Eastin

Richard Lee Eastin
1941 – 2024
Richard Lee Eastin, 82, of Princeton, MO passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital on the Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri.
Richard was born December 27, 1941 in Mercer County, Missouri, the son of Olin and Wilma (Higdon) Eastin. He was a graduate of Martinsville High School.
On November 9, 1989, he married Deborah Lynne Baughman in Independence, MO. Deborah preceded him in death on June 6, 2024.
Richard worked for various railroad companies, Rock Island and Mo-Pac, ending his career with the Inner-City Chicago Transit System, retiring in 2010.
Richard loved country music, driving through the country and doing "his thing" on his small acreage. He thoroughly enjoyed his Bethel Church family.
In addition to his wife, Deborah, he was preceded in death by his parents; his older brother, Wilbur Doyle Eastin and a grandchild, Terry Stimpson.
Survivors include his two daughters, Brenda L. (Tom) Warren and Betty L. Eastin both of Chillicothe, MO area; 7 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; step-daughter, Michelle Wood, Trenton, MO; step-son, Chad (Alisha) Baughman, Killeen, Texas; 2 step-grandchildren; 1 step-great-grandchild; sister, D. Irene Brown, Kearney, MO and nephew, Jason (Nim) Brown, Fulshear, Texas.; Sister-in-laws, Susan (James) Barlow and Angela Sullivan both of Illinois.
Richard has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Princeton, MO.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 23, 2024 at Roberson Funeral Home, Princeton, MO for the family to receive friends. The family will have a Celebration of Life at 12:00 p.m. Monday at Bethel Church, Cainsville, MO. Inurnment will be at a later date in Freedom Cemetery, Cainsville, MO. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.