PHILLIP EASLON

Aug 19, 1935 - April 9, 2015 OKLAHOMA CITY Phillip Johnston "Phil" Easlon, 79, born August 19, 1935, in Oklahoma City, OK to Albert and Helen Easlon, peacefully entered into eternal life April 9, 2015. A proud member of Classen High School Class of 1954, Phil was an athletic standout, receiving All-American honors in track. He set and still maintains the state record in the 120 yard high hurdles. He attended The University of Oklahoma and University of Kansas with football and track scholarships before entering the U.S. Marine Corps. Upon return from the corps, he met the love of his life, Judy Schaefer, and they were married in 1961. They belonged to St. Eugene Catholic Church for 47 years, where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Phil enjoyed a 36-year career at Hunzicker Brothers working as a lighting specialist and Vice President of Marketing. Upon retirement in 2006, he and Judy enjoyed traveling and playing golf. Members of The Green's Country Club, Phil served on the Board of Directors for six years. He was a devoted family man and especially cherished his four granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Lucille Easlon; and his brother and sister-in-law, James and Evelyn. He is survived by his wife, Judy; his sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Gayle Oller, of Dewey, AZ; son and daughter-in-law, Brett and Kim, OKC; his daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Oscar Goedecke, Edmond; his four granddaughters, Jordan, Kylie, Lauren, and Madeline; and his numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his many friends, including golfing, hunting and fishing buddies. He is going to be tremendously missed by so many who loved him. The Memorial Mass will be held at St. Eugene Catholic Church, 2400 West Hefner Road, at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2015. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Oklahoma Regional Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Association at 4606 E 67th St, Ste 103, Tulsa, OK 74136, in support of his son, Brett.