Eugene Brannock Easley

Eugene Brannock Easley, 97, of Staunton passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Brookdale Staunton. Born July 26, 1924 in Clarksville, VA, he was the son of the late Robert Henry Easley, Sr. and Bessie Brooks (Brannock) Easley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Hughes “Patsy” (Ligon) Easley; three brothers, Robert H. Easley, Jr., Frank B. Easley, and Daniel G. Easley; and a sister, Katherine E. Saunders. Eugene was a member of Second Presbyterian Church where he had previously served as an elder, deacon and Sunday school teacher. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Western State Hospital where he worked as a Pharmacist. He was a past member of the Virginia Pharmacist Association, the American Society of Pharmacists, and the Valley Pharmaceutical Association. Eugene was a U.S. veteran having served his country honorably during WWII as a merchant marine. Survivors include his children, Jonnie Kern and husband, Steven, Beverly Hartley, Andrew Easley, II, and Mary Sonifrank and husband, Scherrill; grandchildren, Virginia Lockamy and husband, Eric, Angela Hartley, Nathan Hartley and wife, Sarah, and Jonathan Hartley and wife, Leslie, Genevieve Easley, Alex Sonifrank and wife, Richa, and Paul Sonifrank; 11 great-grandchildren; and extended family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at the Staunton Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes, 18 W. Frederick St., Staunton. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Second Presbyterian Church, 201 W. Frederick St., Staunton, with The Rev. Evan R. Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Thornrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Staunton. Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com