He graduated from Reagan High School in 2002 and attended ACCD College before transferring to Texas Tech University, aspiring to be a football coach.
He was a devoted son, good friend, great brother, and doting uncle.
He is survived by his parents, Virgil and Mary Lynn East; his sister and brother-in-law, Kimberly and Donavin Harkin; his grandfather, Ralph O. East; 2 aunts, Valerie Domalgaski and Jean Geary; 2 uncles, Edward Moody and James Moody; a great-aunt, Christine Castillo, 2 nephews, Ryan Harkin and Chase Harkin, and numerous cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 8700 Crownhill Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78209.