James Derek “Jimmie” Easton, 69, of Owensboro, passed away at home of natural causes on December 8, 2023. He was born on June 19, 1954 in Orlando, Florida to the late James and Marjorie Brown Easton.
Also known as “Husky” and “JD”, Jimmie was a 1973 graduate of Owensboro High School. He was a Master HVAC contractor and had worked for Schwartz Heating and Cooling, Montgomery-Webb Heating and Cooling, and Harry Roberts Plumbing, Heating and Cooling. He may be remembered best from his assistant manager position at the Big Blue Store on Carter Road.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Gwendol Easton in 2020 and Jerry Easton in 2019; and his fishing and hunting buddy, Kim Johnson, in 2023.
He is survived by his son, Jimmy Lee Easton; his sister, Debbie de Caussin (husband Norman), nieces and nephews, Julie Easton Gadbois, James Russell Easton, Bonnie Easton (husband Brian Burdorf), James Adrian de Caussin, and Ryan Benjamin de Caussin (wife Ime); great nieces, Ariana Marie Perez and Alison Sophia Easton-Alegria; a great-nephew, Theodore Benjamin Akpan de Caussin; an aunt, Teresa Easton; many cousins; and Rachel Hancock, who was like a daughter to him.
Jimmie was raised and baptized in the Baptist church. Jimmie loved animals and he had tamed a squirrel named Stubby to eat out of his hand. Stubby returned every spring for her treats. He had many pet companions throughout his life, most recently, Minnie Pearl, Ruby, and the late Rusty Nails, R.I.P. A naturalist at heart, Jimmie loved the great outdoors and said this is where he felt closest to God. He enjoyed recent road trips with Randy Boone and others as they traveled to 30 states. He also leaves behind good friends Stirman Libs and Steve Hardesty.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Christ Community Church, 1220 Center Street, in Owensboro. Visitation will be on Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 10:00am until 11:00am at the church.