James was born on October 18, 1961 in Texarkana, AR.
He is preceded in death by a son Christopher D. Easley.
Survived by his wife Penny Easley; three daughters and sons-in-laws Blair and Todd Richardson, Brinn and Dustin Taft, and Meghan and James Jenkins; one son Bailey Easley.
Seven loving grandchildren: Kingsley Cummings, McKinley Richardson, Ross Taft, Brooklynn Booth, Wyatt Taft, Emmalynn "Sparkles" Taft and Aidyn Booth. Girl dog Peanut Patty Easley; two brothers and four sisters; plus many nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives.
Funeral service will be 11 A.M. Thursday at East Funeral Home-Moores Lane with Pastors Roger and Sallie Sirratt. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 Wednesday at East Funeral Home-Moores Lane.
Condolences may be left at www.eastfuneralhomes.com