Elbert Easter

Elbert Easter, age 83, of Nevada, Ohio, passed away on Thursday January 8, 2015 at 9:10pm at his home.

Elbert was born on August 19, 1931 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Clemmer and Bessie (Webb) Easter, both of whom are deceased. He married Georgia Juanita Armstrong on September 3, 1951 in Wheelersburg, Ohio, and she survives.

He is survived by six children, Marsena Adams of Nevada, David (Tammy) Easter of Chatfield, Jean (Paul) Brewster of Attica, Mae Brewster of Nevada, Kay Huston of Marion, and Beth (Paul) Houseburg of Nevada. Five grandchildren, Elbert Allen (Candy) Brewster, Kevin (Amy) Brewster, Michael Brewster, Dana (David) Newland, and Michelle Houseburg, along with eight great grandchildren.

Elbert is also survived by a sister, Dorothy Pollard of Portsmouth, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Rayay Lynn Brewster, three son in laws, Albert Adams, Daniel Brewster and Jack Huston, six brothers, Russell, Roy, Richard "Sodie", Tom, John, Roby and five sisters, Christine Hammonds, Goldie Slavens, Bessie Mae Proctor, Elberta Bolton, and Roberta May.

Elbert retired in 1993 from The Mills Company after 23 years. Before that he had worked for the former Freezer Queen in Wyandot. He was a former member of the Wyandot County Coon Hunters Club and a member of the Oceola United Methodist Church.

He loved gardening, fishing/hunting and storytelling about his life. His greatest love was his wife, family and his grandchildren.

Visitations for Elbert Easter will be held on Tuesday January 13, 2015 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. at the Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Nevada, Ohio with funeral services to be held at 2:00pm, with Pastor Dennis Delong and Dale Sipe officiating.
Burial will follow at the Nevada Cemetery.


Memorial contributions may be made to Wyandot East EMS or the Diabetes Foundation and can be sent to Lucas-Batton, 401 S. Main St., PO Box 98, Nevada, Ohio, 44849.