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William Easterly Obituary
William "Bill" M. Easterly, Jr, of Strafford, Missouri, left this world on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 after a brief illness at the age of 97 in Springfield, MO. He was born to William M. and Lillie Belle Wilson Easterly on October 12, 1918 in Brookline, Missouri.
After graduating from Strafford High School, he worked for Frisco and was drafted by the Army and served during WWII. When he was discharged he returned home and married Eva Louise Bass on November 22, 1947, who preceded him in death on September 1, 1980. On December 10, 1981 he married Martha L. Campbell Fulbright.
He is survived by his wife Martha L., sons James W. (wife Donna), Rex E. (wife Melanie), Samuel W., Richard L. (wife Jackie), Robert J. and step children Brenda J. McCorcle (husband Marc), and John P. Fulbright (wife Angie). A loving sister Mary Lou Wommack, grandchildren D. Michelle Easterly, Melanie D. Robinson (husband David), Zachary J. Easterly (wife Marcy), Kimberly A. Edwards (husband John), Katherine L. Gibson (husband Scott), Christa McCorcle, Matthew McCorcle (wife Becca), Louisa McCorcle, Megan McCorcle, Steven Fulbright, Jason Fulbright, 10 great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Joe T. and wife Dorothy, a brother in law Curtis Wommack, a sister Loretta S. and husband Gilbert Marshall, a step son J. Daniel Fulbright, and step grandson John D. Fulbright.
Bill was a husband, a father, grandfather, and a great-grandfather. A war vet, mailman, mayor, an auctioneer, a farmer, a social butterfly, a bearer of piercing blue eyes and an easy smile. He was a habitual laugher and an adamant storyteller. He was a lifelong member of the Strafford United Methodist church, a proud democrat, and a constant presence in Strafford, Missouri and lived his life the way he wanted up to the time of his passing.
A visitation will be held Sunday May 22, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with services to be held Monday May 23, 2016 beginning 1:00 p.m. at Greenlawn North, Springfield, Missouri. He will be laid to rest following the funeral with military honors at Bass Chapel Cemetery Strafford, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Relay For Life of Strafford, Missouri, mailed to the American Cancer Society, 2926 E. Battlefield, Springfield, Missouri 65804.
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May 15, 2020
Whenever there's an anniversary of a beloved family member's passing, there are stories to tell. I hope you pass them on to anyone needing a laugh, a bit of wisdom or a bit of pertinent information. Bill is unforgettable. Blessings to the whole family. Jan Dumas
Jennifer Ewing
June 20, 2016
You're in our thoughts.
May 22, 2016
Col. Everett Schofield and Family. we are so sorry to hear of Bill passing. We went to a lot of auction and always enjoyed talking sales. Everett Schofield . Ash Grove Mo. Thanks so much for the memories
Dan Morton
May 22, 2016
Bill was always a super nice guy. He had a wonderful smile and was always willing to help anyone. My family will always remember him as great pillar in the community and we will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Easterly family.
Dan Morton & family
Jan Dumas
May 21, 2016
Bill was such a welcome presence at Perkins Auction in Marshfield. Ed and I always looked forward to seeing Martha and Bill and especially loved to tease him. He was a good sport and always had a story for us. He was our seat-mate on the front row at that auction for many years. I treasured his friendship, smile and good example for all of us youngsters. He'll be missed!
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