James Easterling

JAMES EASTERLING Blue Springs - James Easterling, 78, died Monday, June 10, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center after a brief illness. A Mississippi native, he was born June 25, 1934 to Herman Otis and Charlie Faye Wood Easterling. He independently owned and operated a trucking business. He enjoyed yard work, reading and being outside and loved his horses. He was a member of Blue Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of fifteen years, Linda Kelly Easterling of Blue Springs; two daughters, Rhonda Carlock (Steve) of the Birmingham Ridge Community and Michelle Porch (Joe) of Blue Springs; four grandchildren, Jeremy Carlock (Shannah) of Downham Market, UK, Keegan Porch (Charlie) of Blue Springs, Katie Young (Tyler) of Guntown and Chase Porch (Jordan) of Blue Springs; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Agnes Loden (Ebb) of the Birmingham Ridge Community. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Thomas Easterling. Visitation will be 5 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at W.E. Pegues in Saltillo.