James Easler

James William Easler, 84, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Physical Rehab & Wellness Center. Born April 18, 1931, in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Herbert and Louise Easler and husband of the late Doris Bishop Easler. A U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War, Mr. Easler served in the 5th Regiment Combat Team and was an "Outpost Harry Survivor". He loved his country and during his service he sent his mother and father many letters about his time and the difficult periods he encountered. The family has read the letters he wrote and one stands out about how he carried a fellow soldier, who had been shot, across his back to seek medical attention. Family and friends lived those stories with him every day. "So Daddy, today we salute you." He was a graduate of Cecil's Business College, retired from Duke Power Company, and a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and Converse Masonic Lodge. He leaves behind a son, Chris Easler of Chesnee, SC; daughter, Bebe Miles (Mac) of Chesnee, SC; grandchildren, Will Bailey (Amy), Katie Prater (Ervin), and Elizabeth Boyd; great-grandchildren, Anna Gray, Emma, and Willow; sister, Shalmer Moore of Spartanburg, SC; brothers, Charles Easler of Spartanburg, SC, Joe Easler, Marvin Easler, and Butch Easler, all of Edgefield, SC. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by an infant sister, Shirley Easler. Visitation will be 10:00-10:50 AM Friday, April 15, 2016, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM, at the Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Fred Quidley. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SC Office of Veterans Affairs, 1205 Pendleton Street Suite 369, Columbia, SC 29201; or Alzheimer's Association, 901 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302 www.alz.org. The family is at their respective homes. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James William Easler please visit our Sympathy Store.