James Lee Easterling

Jimmy Easterling, 60, of Angleton, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015 from a long battle with cancer. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on August 2, 1954 to James and Velveeta Easterling. He is preceeded in death by both parents and younger brother Johnny. He is survived by his two sisters Cathy Grames and Connie McKnight. He is also survived by his six children Marcus, Melinda, Jennipher, Jackie, James Jr, and Jocelyn (Jozz). Jimmy is also survived by his eighteen grandchildren, Dominic,. Tyler, Zachary, Colin, Bryton, Mariah, Savanna, Ashley, Lexie, Quincy, Catarina, Justin, Cheyenne, Ava, Aubrey, Delores, Anthony, and Natalee and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Jimmy proudly served his country as a Soldier in the United States Army. Jimmy continued to be active in his community as a beer salesman for nearly 40 years. He never met a stranger, making numerous friends, gaining the nickname "The Legend" with his trusty sidekick "Old Red". All the while maintaining his sexy legs that won him many trophies. During the seldom time he was not working you could be sure Jimmy was hanging out with his kids and grandkids fishing from his favorite corner spot on the pier at Oyster Creek Park or just relaxing at home with his faithful dog Ma Lady watching John Wayne movies, while munching on his famous boiled peanuts. To all those who know and love Jimmy here's a final "Yo" and "Okie Doke". Palms Funeral Home, 2300 E HWY 35, Angleton TX 77515, 979-849-4343, The viewing will be, Thursday, from 6-8, with a service on Friday @10-11, procession to Houston Veterans Memorial from Palms Funeral Home leaves at 11:00 a.m., Service at Houston Veterans Memorial 12:45. Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of James Lee Easterling, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Visitation Thursday, March 12th, 2015 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Palms Funeral Home 2300 E. Mulberry Angleton, TX 77515 Service Information Friday, March 13th, 2015 10:00am, Palms Funeral Home 2300 E. Mulberry Angleton, TX 77515 Interment Location Houston National Cemetery 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive Houston, TX 77038