Clyde Wayne Eastep

He was born to Clyde L. Eastep and Ella V. Eastep, one of eight children born to them. He graduated high school in Crandall, Texas, in 1956, at the age of 18.

He married his high school sweetheart, Eleanor Ruth Wells, on January 3, 1957. They recently celebrated 64 years of a happy marriage.

Wayne served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958, and was stationed in South Korea. He also served as an Elder at two different churches – Seagoville Church of Christ, and Mabank Church of Christ, for more than 30 years.

He is survived by his loving wife, Eleanor Eastep, and 3 children – Johnny Eastep and his wife Robin, Donna Ritchie, and Molly Newton and her husband Ricky. There are seven grandchildren – Casey Daugherty, Jessica Davis, Nick Wilkinson, Rachel Weed, Sierra Gonzalez, Lauren Amburgey, and Nathan Eastep. And there are 13 great grandchildren. He is also survived by 2 brothers, Guy and Dwain, and one sister, Jean. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters.

He is also survived by a host of dear friends who loved him deeply and who all hope to see him again in Heaven.