Hugh Easterby Jr.

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Hugh Easterby Obituary

Hugh Easterby, Jr. CHARLESTON - Hugh Easterby, Jr., son of the late Hugh and Vergie Ginn Easterby entered into eternal rest on May 12, 2009. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 16, 2009 at two o'clock in St. John's Lutheran Church. Interment with military honors will be held in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. He was a native of Charleston, SC, born April 20, 1926 and a graduate of Murray Vocational High School. He served in the Navy Aviation Wing during World War II and Korea He retired from Southern Bell. Mr. Easterby was a member of the Telephone Pioneers, Past President and Honorary Member of the German Friendly Society, The Washington Light Infantry, The American Legion Post #147 and the Forty and Eight. He was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church. He was survived by five children: Dianne E. Rittiner (Robert) of New Orleans, LA, Richard T. Easterby, Sr. (Robin) of James Island, SC, Steven H. Easterby (Brenda) of Summerville, SC, Melody Easterby-Lowe (John) of Johns Island, SC, Wade D. Easterby of James Island, SC; four brothers: Earl T. Easterby, Frank C. Easterby, John G. Easterby and William H. Easterby. Eleven grandchildren, 17 1/2 great grandchildren and many many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife Joanne Pridgen Easterby and his sister Mary Easterby. Hugh touched the hearts and lives of many people, he will truly be missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Ste. 504, North Charleston, SC 29406 or to My Sister's House, Inc., P.O. Box 71171, Charleston, SC 29401. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on May 14, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Hugh Easterby

13 Entries

Dianne Rittiner

May 8, 2020

love you Daddy.

Dianne Rittiner

May 8, 2019

Miss you Daddy. Love you.

Lloyd Granger

May 18, 2009

Dianne,

We are sad for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Tonie and Lloyd

Bob Green

May 16, 2009

Bill,
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family.

Mary Thibodeau

May 16, 2009

Mel, John, and Family
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.

Paul Graves

May 15, 2009

To all,
Sandra and I are feeling the lost of a man of honor and dedication,a true and faithful husband,father, grandfather and great grandfather of my children.He will be in our hearts forever.
Love,
~ Paul and Sandra Graves

Robert McCorkle

May 14, 2009

Richard and family, Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

ROSE SAARI

May 14, 2009

Earl , brothers ,sister, Richard, children and family of Hugh,
My pleasure to be a coworker of Hugh. So many years of life on earth , we now rejoice . May Hugh rest in peace with OUR LORD.

May 14, 2009

Mel, Richard and Family,
Thinking of all of you. If you need anything please let us know. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary, Russell and Sydney Smith

Judy Talbott

May 14, 2009

I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Easterby for only a few months, but his kindness and caring ways meant a lot to me. When my husband had a stroke last July and I was in need of a hospital bed, he gladly offered me one free of charge. He had a heart of gold. I am sure he will be missed by everyone who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

John Shuler

May 14, 2009

The South Carolina Military Department extends sympathy to the family of Captain Hugh Easterby. His service to his nation, community and Washington Light Infantry is truly commendable.
John A. Shuler
Deputy Adjutant General
State Operations

Nick Mathewes

May 14, 2009

I had the privilege of working with Hugh Easterby in the telephone industry. We didn't work together, but his job and mine overlapped. On a cold and rainy winter night Hugh taught me a lesson in patience and in controlling anger, and he taught it by being patient when I was not, and by not becoming angry when I had vented my anger to him. It was a beautiful lesson, taught in the most beautiful way--not in words, but by example.
I have thought of Hugh and that lesson many, many times over the years, and remain grateful for who and what he was. He truly touched many people, of whom I was only one. And he did it by simply being Hugh Easterby.

Debbe Causey

May 14, 2009

Dear Mel and family,
The years I lived across the fence from your parents were wonderful years. They were both special people. Your dad had a heart of gold. He will truly be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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