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Floyd Easley Obituary

Floyd D. Easley, Sr., 83, went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2011 after a short illness.

He was born on May 18, 1928 to the late Atty. Samuel C. Easley, Sr. and Annie (French) Easley. Floyd was a life long resident of Akron, Ohio.

Floyd graduated from Garfield High School and served in the United States Army. He then went on to complete 40 years of service at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, retiring in 1990.

Floyd was a faithful member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. He was a fun spirited person who loved people and had a great sense of humor. Floyd truly loved his family and was very proud of them. He was an avid sports fan with a great love for the Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeyes. He was well known as a floor guard at the Akron Rollercade and Moon Glow skating rinks. After retirement, he enjoyed volunteering at the Akron Food Bank, giving him an opportunity to bring joy and happiness into many people's lives.

He was preceded in death by parents, Atty. Samuel C. Easley and mother, Annie Easley; sisters, Harriet Christmas, Margaret Greene and Annie McClelland; special aunts, Mattie V. Cannon, Angeline Hairston; and great-grandchildren, LaDaizhane Thompson and Earl Brown, Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 52 years, Marilyn Jeanette Easley; children, Linda Jordan and Keith Jordan of Atlanta, Ga., Jacqueline Easley, Kyra Easley, Floyd (Danny) Easley, Jr., Willette Riley of Akron, Ohio, and Phyllis Jean Milbry of New York; sisters, Lillian Lykes, Ida (William) Ford, Grace Williams; and brother, Samuel C. (Ruth) Easley, Jr.; special nephews, Robert Lykes, Garland Paynther, Eugene Fubler and Rodney Watson; special cousins, Robert Hairston, Sr. and James Hairston, Sr.

He also leaves to cherish his memory a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 12 Noon at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1180 Slosson St., Akron, OH 44320, Pastor William C. Bunton officiating. Interment, Glendale Cemetery. Calling hours will be held TODAY, November 11, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sommerville Funeral Home, 1695 Diagonal Rd., Akron, OH 44320. Friends may call at the Mount Olive Baptist Church on Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of service. Condolences may be sent to 1542 Marlowe Ave., Akron 44313.



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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Nov. 8 to Nov. 11, 2011.

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November 14, 2011

To the Easely Family:

May the Lord Bless and keep you during this time of sorrow. I remember Mr. Easely well and the good times our families shared on the corner of Storer and Lawton. I pray for your peace and the Lord's comfort.

Jerita Porter-Wallace
Sacramento, CA

Sharon Ivy

November 14, 2011

Linda and Family,
So sorry for your loss. You all have my sincere condolences.

Sharon (Miller) Ivy

Felicia Whatley-Landry

November 13, 2011

So sorry to hear about Mr. Easley. May he rest in peace.

Shirley Washington

November 13, 2011

We send sincere condolences to the family. We will all miss his friendship and warm smile.

Cheryl (Bell) Bailey

November 12, 2011

God's blessings upon you Mr. Easley... Such a beautiful spirit!
I pray God's covering over the Easley family.

BeBlessed...

Barbara Ferguson

November 12, 2011

Kyra & Family, may your hearts soon be filled with memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. The Perdue/Ferguson Families

David Isaiah

November 12, 2011

We all will miss your fun and good advice for the rest 0f are lives. R.I.P. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY..

November 12, 2011

my prayers are with you

janet hargrove

RONDA LASTON

November 12, 2011

TO THE EASLEY FAMILY , MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU .MAY GOD SEE YOU THROUGH THIS AND YOU REMEMBER THE LAUGHS AND THE WITTINESS YOUR DAD SHARED WITH YOU.I KNOW I WILL . RONDA.L

Pastor J. Michael and Sharon Martin, Sr.

November 11, 2011

To the family;
May God strengthen you during your time of loss. We are praying for you.

Carla Lamb

November 11, 2011

Mrs Easley, Kyra, Jackie and family, I first met Floyd Easley thru my Mom and Dad,(John and Ruby Lamb)he knew my Mom and her family from way back and he would always ask me about my Uncle Robert, whom he always called by his nickname, Tebs. Tebs Ford and Floyd Easely were two of the smoothest Ballroom dancers I have ever seen! May God's unchanging hand sustain you and may the memories bring you comfort. Jeannette Mom sends her prayers for your and your family.

kimberly gooden

November 11, 2011

may god bless you all love you.

Anthony (Tony) Thomas

November 11, 2011

My thoughts and prayers goes out to the Easley family. Mr. Easley has been a family friend for as long as I can remember. His witty charm and sense of humor was always welcomed. To know him, is to love him. He will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.

Bernard Newsome

November 11, 2011

Floyd was indeed a one of a kind guy and will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. But in the time of sorrow I am sure he would say to you keeping holding on to God's hand. Rest on my friend, my cousin.

Etta Thompson

November 11, 2011

To the Easley family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray that God Stregthens you during this time.

Mr. Floyd was a fun and joyful person. He always met me with a smile and a joke to make me laugh at church or when I ran into him around town.
He will be missed.

November 11, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during your hours of sorrow. Elvis Bond, West
Palm Beach, Florida. We were friends.

Brenda Wallace

November 11, 2011

To the Easley family , my prayers are with you, may God streghten all of you during this time, Floyd was a great person, and he will be missed
Brenda Wallace

Sarah Gulley

November 11, 2011

To the family of Foyd Easley, you all have our Prayers in your time of sorrow
Sarah(Munchie) Gulley and children
God Bless all of you!

Mrs. Holly Calhoun

November 11, 2011

For my play family, thanks for sharing Daddy Easley truly a Great Man so just a few words from the hart Daddy Easley would say..WEEP NOT FOR ME--Would you like to know where I am in my father's mansions. No longer on stormy sea but safe & quiet habor,my working time is done and I am at rest.I keep company with my blessed Lord who sits upon his throne.I keep blessed company better than the best on earth here are Holy Angels & spirits of just men made perfect.It is like a garland that never fades. He wears a crown of Glory. .WEEP NOT FOR ME....I love the family more than sand on a beach

Donna White (CH VB coach)

November 11, 2011

Kyra & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.May God supply your every need through this difficult time.

Al & Priscilla Bragg

November 11, 2011

We would like to offer our condolences to the Easley Family.We go back over 50 years to the Rollercade and Moonglo days.Floyd will truly be missed.

The Willis Family

November 11, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family right now in your time of grief. May the lord comfort you all.

Cynthia (Lewis) Travis

November 11, 2011

Kyra, Jackie & the Easley Family,

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Please accept my condolences to you and your family.

November 11, 2011

Our heartfelt condolences to all of the Easley family for their loss. May God bless you.
Bill and Connie Lykes
Kissimmee, Fl

Johnnie Johnson

November 11, 2011

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

Gwendolyn Stafford- Wynn

November 11, 2011

To: The Entire Easlely Family, I never met any of u but your father was A Family friend and he knew all of us kids at the Roller Cade and he would call us out by name & he would said My name Gooby & always asked about the family & attend all funeral in our family so I will be there tommorow. To attend his homecoming May he RIP for a life well lived. Kipling Street Ellison Family...

Marquetta Wootson

November 11, 2011

Rest in Peace, Floyd.
The Wootson, Carter & Lawler Families

Kim Stinnett

November 11, 2011

To Ms. Jeanette and the family - my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. To Mr. Floyd - thank you for blessing me with a dear and life-long friend, your daughter, Linda Jordan. May you rest in eternal and heavenly peace.

November 11, 2011

Our condolences to the family. You all are in our prayers.

Aimee Rena' Wade & Family

November 11, 2011

Our condolences to the family. You all are in our prayers.

Aimee Rena' Wade & Family

Tamara Onunaku

November 11, 2011

To Jackie and Kyra,

May the Lord's peace be with you and your family during times like these. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

LaShawna Mitchell

November 11, 2011

I was very sadden to hear this. He use to bring my grandma the rabbits he use to hunt and he would always pick on me. Still loved him. He will truly be missed.

November 11, 2011

May God Be With You In Your Time Of Sorrow.

Beverly Kelley & Family

Joseph & Helen Peacock

November 11, 2011

To the family of Floyd Easley: We are very sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers.

MARGARET & JAMES ROBERTS

November 11, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

The Meadows Family

November 10, 2011

We love you family and we keep you lifted up in prayer,
Much love

jason kidd

November 10, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this time of loss. May God bless all of you.

Chester McMillan

November 10, 2011

Chester L McMillan
This was a very strong and good man who provided well for his family and trusted in his friendships. A cherished memory I have was during a thanksgiving visit to Akron with my new wife and we were standing in line at the theatre and he came over and and told us how nice it was to see a young couple enjoying themselves-as the way we were. I felt like such an adult and at the same time I thought I better stop acting silly because Mr. Easley is around

Danny Lewis

November 10, 2011

Mr. Easley will be surly missed. I can still see him bringing vegetables' to many homes with a smile on his face. Rest in peace Mr. Easley

November 10, 2011

We are saddened to here of Floyd's passing. We all enjoyed his wit and talent as he shared at family events. May you feel the comfort and peace that only God can give. Madeline and Joe Burkes

Gay Harris

November 10, 2011

To Jackie, Kyra May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sherry Loftin & Family

November 10, 2011

To Kyra,Jackie, and the Easley family heartfelt sympathy to each of you during difficult time may God Bless and keep you

Anita (Anderson) Wilkson

November 10, 2011

Dear Linda and family, I was saddened to hear about the passing of your father. I will remember the fun days we had at "Goodyear". He was always a fun, loving, jovial person. May he rest in eternal peace. Lovingly,

Renee' Humphrey

November 10, 2011

So sorry to hear of Mr Easley's passing. He was a wonderful man. God bless each of you with His peace that surpasses all understanding.

Donzella Anuszkiewicz

November 10, 2011

To the Easley Family: I am so saddened to hear of the loss of dear "Uncle Floyd" Easley. I've known him my entire life; as he was a very close friend of my parents; Clifford and Veralene Malone. Uncle Floyd always had a smile on his face, and grace in his heart. After I grew up, I used to dance with him at the VFW. Our dancing was very special to me, because it was as if I were dancing with my own father. Uncle Floyd will be truly missed by my family for sure, and many others who knew and loved him. May God keep you in his comforting arms as you go through this difficult time. Uncle Floyd will always be remembered by me and my entire family; it will not be the same without him around! God Bless. Donzella M. Anuszkiewicz ( Malone) and family.

Jill Cole - McMillan

November 10, 2011

To the Easley Family "Please accept my deepest condolences. Mr. Easley was like a father to me. May your memories stay close to your heart and keep you uplifted. He will truly be missed but not forgotten! From our family to yours. May the Lord comfort you all and give you strenth at this time of sorrow. The Cole - McMillan Family

Dolores Bell

November 10, 2011

Sister Easley and Family
Thinking of you and praying for you and your family in your time of sorrow.
the Bell's Dolores, Cynthia Bell,Forney and John & Kevin.

Shirley & Collie Johnston

November 10, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Frank Foster

November 10, 2011

Please accept my deepest condolences. Mr. Easley was a good friend and a very nice man. May your memories stay close to your heart and keep you uplifted.

Frank Foster

Loradean Clayton

November 10, 2011

Kyra, Jackie and family,
With sincere sympathy I pray that GOD strengthens you now and the years to come. Deanie

Makeba Moore-Davis

November 10, 2011

To Danny and Family,

I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Mr. Easley was always very nice and such a gentleman. Hold dear the fond memories of your father. I will continue to keep your family uplifted in prayer during this difficult time.

God Bless,

Makeba Moore-Davis

November 10, 2011

To the Easley Family.
God bless and keep you in your time of sorrow. May he bestow upon you his perfect peace.

Ora Gulledge Howard

November 10, 2011

To the Family:

May your memories and love keep you. Mr. Floyd always had a nice word to say and always giving. He will be missed.

Mr.& Mrs. Robert Valentine & Family

Jerry Bennett

November 10, 2011

Danny and Family am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. God Bless you and your family.Keep your head up and follow in his foot step and be the man your Father was good luck miss you brother see you Friday

Charles Small Sr

November 10, 2011

To the family:
I am sorry to hear of Floyd's passing. We had some great times together.
He was one of the most unique individuals I've ever met.

Beverly Herring

November 9, 2011

To Danny and Family may your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.

Gilda Payne

November 9, 2011

To the Easley family, my heart and prayers go out to and for all of you during this time of grief, may God bless all of you.

Meia Christian

November 9, 2011

To the Easley family my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sorry for your loss. God Bless!

Bessie (Dumus) Stafford & Children

November 9, 2011

To: The Easley Family...Floyd & I were raise together Kipling Street. He was always a part of my childhood live that I will always remember the Easley's whenever I think about being raise on Kipling. I will not be able to attend his service due to my health but with Sympathy from all of us. With our sympathy and a wish for better days to come.praying that you find peace and comfort in your loss.

thomas casey

November 8, 2011

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

Sheryl R. Lamb-Davis

November 8, 2011

Jackie, Kyra and Family my prayers are with you at the loss of your Father.

God Bless you all.

Donnie Christian

November 8, 2011

My condolences to the Easley Family on your loss...My memories of Floyd go all the way back to those early skating days and I will miss the many conversations we had each time we met...he was truly a Gentleman !

Quesetta Bell

November 8, 2011

RIP Mr. Easley, you will be forever missed.. ... My heart and prayers goes out to Mrs. Easley in rest of family.....

Frank Williams

November 8, 2011

Danny, please accept our heartfelt condolences. We will keep you and your family in our prayers

Jean Wilson

November 8, 2011

My heart goes out to the Easley family
whom I love dearly

MAMAJEAN

Chandra Long

November 8, 2011

Danny, Kira and the rest of the family. I send my deepest Sympathy and Prayers to all of you. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. Keeping you in My Prayers.

The Felas

November 8, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

November 8, 2011

Danny, you and you family are in my prayers. Carla Davis

Pam Gay

November 8, 2011

Danny & Jackie
I'm keeping you and your family in my prayers. God Bless you all.

Cecilia Hudson

November 8, 2011

Danny sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You are in my prayers.

Traci Vaughn-Person

November 8, 2011

Danny and family,
My prayers and condolences go out to you and your family. I saw your dad when my dad died and had the chance to talk to him. He was very nice and kind.

November 8, 2011

Danny, Kyra, Jackie & Family,
You are in our prayers; you have our deepest sympathy. Mr. Easley was so very sweet and kind.
Teresa & Tayelor McCalister (Akron, Ohio)

Gloria Ware

November 8, 2011

Remembering N. College St. And you will be saddly missed.

Christie Vaughn

November 8, 2011

Danny, I am sorry to hear of your loss. May God keep you strong through this hard time.

Marc & Deborah Greenwood

November 8, 2011

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Mr.Floyd Easley Sr. you are certainly in our thoughts and prayers. May the God of all peace & comfort strengthen you at this most difficult time

Jennifer Bogle

November 8, 2011

Danny,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you find peace in your memories. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

KATRINA Byers

November 8, 2011

God Bless

Tanya White - Boyce

November 8, 2011

My condolences to the family. Mr. Easley really was a great man. May God bless u and keep you.

November 8, 2011

May God Be With Your Family At Your Time Of Need The Thomas &MCcormick Family.

Annie Ruth Freeman & Family

November 8, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Cynthia Berry & Family

November 8, 2011

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

Kathryn Torrence

November 8, 2011

Sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

Jim Reed

November 8, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Garth and Norma Yvonne Newberry

November 8, 2011

To the Family of Floyd Easley Sr.,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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