Harry was born in Hammond, LA on April 14, 1930 to Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Maida East. He was a wholesale food distributor selling food supplies to most restaurants in the Metro area. His passion in life was Mississippi State University sports. He would be so excited to root on the dawgs in the College World Series. “Hail State.”
Harry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harmon East, Bobby East, and Ray East; and sister, Dorothy East.
Harry is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Rosemary East; son, Jeff East of Madden, MS; daughter, Kim Montgomery (Arthur) of Brandon; grandchildren, Jill Harris (Joel), Kristy Montgomery, and Tyler Montgomery; great grandchildren, Addison Harris and Ava Marie Harris; and sister, Sue Mason.
Service for Mr. East will be held on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Lakewood Funeral Home with visitation at 12:00 pm. There will be a graveside service to follow at 4:00 pm at Brantley Cemetery in Madden, MS.
Please visit www.lakewoodfuneralhomes.com to leave condolences for the family.
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