James Edward Easterling of Southern Pines, formerly of Raeford died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 in FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care at the age of 80.
He was born in Scotland County on August 2, 1932 to the late Robert D. Easterling and Beatrice Laviner Easterling. He was preceded in death by his former son-in-law, C.S.M. David S. Farmer, Sr. He was a member of Shiloh Presbyterian Church, The Lions Club in Aberdeen, and the Woodmen of the World. He served in the North Carolina National Guard for six years. He was in management for several textile companies. He was the owner and operator of Superior Auto Sales in Raeford.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Ruby Cole Easterling of Southern Pines; his daughter, Debbie Farmer Lussier and her husband, Tim of Whispering Pines; a grandson, David "D.J." Farmer and his wife Lindsey of Southern Pines; two great-grandchildren, Trey and Raygan Farmer; step-grandchildren, Jason and Heather Burley and their children Camryn and Ella Burley, Justin and Lindsay Smith and their son, Keller Smith.
The funeral was at 2 p.m. March 7, 2013 at Shiloh Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Stephen Hannah officiating. Entombment was in the Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Shiloh Presbyterian Church, C/O Rev. Dr. Stephen Hannah, 210 S. Dickson, Raeford, NC 28376 and/or FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care, P.O. Box 5888, Pinehurst, NC 28374.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.