Russell Easterling Obituary

Stephanie and Family, you don't know me but I was one of the many Westvaco employees who loved Russell and was helped many times by his willingness to help us figure out financial needs. He was truly a friend we needed many times. The Credit Union was never the same after he retired. Our prayers will continue for you and your family. God's blessings on you all.

Stephanie and family,
Russell had a very kind heart. The Easterling family will always be in our hearts and prayers.... our first true friends from the south. Karen Beck

You and your family are in my prayers! I know Mr. Easterling will be sorely missed. Love and God's blessings to you all.

Stephanie and Family,
You have been in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. May your memories bring you comfort and knowing Russ is finally at peace.
Take time and care of family.
Roxy Robinson-Kinsey

Russ was my older brother, and his funeral was such a joyous celebration. He has another brother, Dan, who lives in Columbia. Charles, the oldest died on 3/22/14. My love to Stephanie and kids. Stay strong in the days to come.

Sorry we were not able to come to the services but you are in our thought and prayers.

Stephanie,

I was sorry to hear about Russell's passing. He was an outstanding leader and role model for me as I have progressed through my career. We are praying for you and your family.

May the love you shared help you through your sorrow. My prayers are with you. Lee Williams Edisto Federal Credit Union

Stephanie, Russ was a friend and mentor. You and have met in the past at league board meeting dinners. I wish you and your family the best during these hard times. I know ya'll looked after him very well. Will miss him.

I am so very saddened to learn of Russell's passing. He had a great vision for CPM, and I was fortunate to be part of it. He was a true gentleman, and will be greatly missed.

I worked with Russell at the Orangeburg branch from 1986 to his retirement. Even after his retirement, he continued to assist whenever needed.

With deepest sympathy,
Laura Huber, Orangeburg

Stephanie & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Russell was a good friend for over 30 years. I am especially thankful that I got to talk with him only last week.
Jo & I will continue to keep you in our prayers. We share in your loss.

Dear Easterling Family.
Saddened this morning to learn of the loss of Russell. Knew Russell through the Credit Union movement. I am a director with Anderson Federal CU.
Always enjoyed being around Russell and remember a conference in the D.C. area and we made a side trip to downtown Baltimore. Cold as could be and remember Russell wrapped up in a black trench coat and a Greek fisherman's hat pulled down over his head to keep warm. I miss him so much already.
Regards and my sympathy.

Russell brought "life" to the CPM credit union. We saw it grow into a respectable financial institution with Russell's friendly, caring offers to so many. He always greeted you with a big smile and probably a story relating some common interest. I can still hear his laugh after 40 years of CPM interactions, good memories. May God comfort you through this sad time.

Stephanie, I am so sorry to hear of Russell's passing. He will forever live in my memory, and I am sure many others' memories, as a close friend, colleague and mentor. I pray that God will bless your family and help you to keep all of the beautiful memories of Russell in your hearts. We will all miss him so...

Please accept my sincerest and heartfelt condolences.

To The Easterling Family:
Russell was such a kind person, a man with a great sense of humor,and truly well-liked by many. My Deepest Sympathy to The Easterling Family

Easterling family
Russell was always kind to me and was a true gentlemen. I will miss his wise counsel and the entire credit union family mourns his loss. My sincerest condolences to you all

Dear Stephanie, it is with a heavy heart that I send our deepest sympathy to you and all your family. May all the loving memories of good times together give you comfort in the days ahead. And may God continue to give all of you peace and strength during the difficult times. As the Greeks say, "May his memory be eternal".
Again, our deepest sympathy, Cynthia and Johnny Johnson

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Easterling Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Russ was a wonderful and kind man. He always had a smile on his face. He will be missed.

Stephanie, I send all of my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May the Lord continue to give you strength for each day. God bless you, Nancy Watson Driggers

Dear Stephanie and family,

Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. Russell is and always be a dear friend and I will think of him with loving thoughts always. God bless.

Larry Levinson

Prayers go out to the family. A true southern gentleman. He will be missed.

Dear Stephanie and family, I am thinking of you so much. It has been so many years since seeing you, but everyone in Hartsville,SC loved both of you.The Easterling family has always been a special family.

Love to all of you,
Anna Andrews Williams Hartsville,SC

I always looked forward to Russell's visits when I worked at CPM in Greer. He had a smile & a kind word to everyone he met. He will be missed terribly. My thoughts & prayers to the family.

what an awesome man
Glad I got the chance to know him
Sorry to the family. He will be missed.
He now belongs to God

To all of the Easterling family, I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead. I had the absolute privilege of working for Russell from 1998 until his retirement. He taught me so much and I will forever be grateful for the years under his guidance. He will certainly be missed.

Stephanie and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Russell was one of a kind and I am very thankful to have known him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shea Garbett

So sad to learn of R-Man's passing. He gave me my first big break in my career and I had the privilege of working with him at CPM for 6 yrs. He will always hold a very special place in my heart. He was lots of fun and I absolutely loved him to pieces. Russell, thank you for believing in me. You will be missed.

Dawn Nance Boone
CPM Federal 1991-1997

Such a loss of someone that gave so much and required so little. In our 40+ years of friendship I feel comfortable knowing that "Easy" no longer is suffering and in a better place. Know one day we will share a cold one at his 19th hole, rest in peace my friend.

You lived life to the fullest, fought for what you believed in, enjoyed the world around you including family and friends. A leader in the community, volunteered to help others, a teacher of many things, including being a friend. There is no more suffering or pain for you now just comfort and peace. Yes there is heartache for Stephanie, the children, and grandchildren as well but the memories of love, laughter, and good times they will have to help them mend. Each of you are in our hearts and prayers. Please know you can call on us if you need anything, including a shoulder to lean on or someone to just listen. Russell will always be with each of us whose lives he touched in many different ways, so he's really not gone! Love and comfort to each of you.

you will be greatly missed.
a wonderful person to have known.
You were very couragesous with the battle,Teka McLaurin