WILEY BEN EASTON Sr.

1930 - 2010

WILEY BEN EASTON Sr. obituary, 1930-2010, West Columbia, SC

BORN

1930

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

Woodridge Memorial Park & Funeral Home - Lexington

138 Corley Mill Road

Lexington, South Carolina

WILEY EASTON Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 30, 2010.

A funeral service remembering the life of Wiley Ben Easton, Sr., 79, will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, July 2, 2010, officiated by the Reverend Alexander H. Twedt. The service will be held at the Lutheran Church of the Transfiguration, Cayce, S.C. with burial in Woodridge Memorial Park, Lexington, S.C. Visitation will be held at the church from 1:00 pm until the hour of the service on Friday.

Mr. Easton passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. He was a long time resident of West Columbia and a charter member of Transfiguration Lutheran Church. Wiley enjoyed a career in construction as Owner/President of W.B. Easton Construction Company and has worked with developers in the Columbia area since 1948.

Wiley Easton was born September 12, 1930 in Oconee County, S.C. He was the son of Dennis Massie Easton and Ella Maude Wiley Easton. The youngest of 8 children, he was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Herman, Earl and Dick Easton; and sisters, Mabel Easton King and Ruth Easton Mason.

Mr. Easton is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patricia Metts Easton; and their children, Wiley Ben Easton, Jr. (wife Beth), Tina Easton Robertson, Michele Easton Anderson (fiancé Timothy Smith), and Trevor G. "Trey" Easton (wife Valicia); grandchildren, Jennifer Easton Brooks, Wiley Ben Easton III, Christi Robertson Kellar, Mitchell Norris, David Anderson, and Lexi Easton; and 5 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters, Lorraine Easton Carpenter of Columbia and Virginia Easton Gibson of San Diego, California.

The family extends special thanks to Heartsstrings Hospice for the care they provided to Mr. Easton.

Woodridge Funeral Home, 138 Corley Mill Road, Lexington, S.C. is in charge of the arrangements.

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July 6, 2010

Pat and Family,

Whenever I saw Uncle Wiley, I felt like I was seeing my dad because they looked so much alike. The last time I saw him was at a wedding, and he looked so happy and healthy. The Easton men loved life and lived it as much as possible. They leave a lasting impression on all they meet.

I am sorry to hear of his passing.

Ruth Easton Keiper

July 6, 2010

Rock Lucas

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

July 6, 2010

Larry Hutton

Ben,I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

July 4, 2010

lexi easton

Many people knew him as a boss friend dad and a husband but i knew him as big daddy if u were at his funeral u heard what i wrote for him many memories will be charished between me and him and him and many others as he will rest in peace we all u soooo much and hope to see u soon to redeam our love togather goodbye big daddy i love and will miss u for the rest of my life!!

July 4, 2010

Reggie Maxwell

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr.Wiley.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.My husband worked for Mr.Wiley for some time and he always enjoyed being around Mr.Wiley.May God Bless all of you and give everyone the needed strength to carry on.Reggie Maxwell and Family

July 2, 2010

Pat and family,
My memories of Uncle Wiley are those of an easy going, friendly, handsome and kind man. He was always fun to be around. As our family made summer trips from San Diego to South Carolina, my Mother seemed to especially look forward to reuniting with her brothers and her baby brother Wiley held a special place in her heart.

Love,
Susan (Gibson) Griffin and family

July 2, 2010

Terry Woodward

I will always cherish the times we had with Mr. Wiley, especially as teenagers. I love you all.

July 2, 2010

Ann Nicholson

Mrs. Pat, I am sorry to hear of your loss. You both have been inspirations to me since getting to know you both from the bank. Mr. Easton will be truly missed.

July 2, 2010

PAT, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT WILEY. YOU AND THE FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. SORRY WE CAN'T BE THERE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS. LOVE, THE TOM WILEY FAMILY

July 2, 2010

Lesley Mathias

To the Easton Family, Our thoughts and continued prayers are with you at this difficult time.
With much love,
Lesley, Keith Haley and Libby Mathias

July 2, 2010

Christy Orange

To the Easton family, It is sad to see the passing of such a good and wonderful person. Mr. Easton was an inspiration to me many years ago. I will and shall always remember him,My thoughts go out to all the family and I pray for your loss.

July 1, 2010

Pat and Family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during your time of loss. I remember all the trips our parents made from San Diego to South Carolina just to see "the family". I don't think our Mother was ever happier then she was when her "Baby Brother" came pulling in the driveway. I always thought the 2 happiest people there were her and Uncle Wiley, they truly loved each other. I hope you know we are thinking about all of you during this time.
Love to all of you,
Virginia Ann Vincentz(Gibson)

July 1, 2010

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Trey, Valicia & Lexi Easton

With all our love we lite this candle in memory of Wiley B. Easton, Sr. AKA Big Daddy! We will miss you and your sense of humor.
Trey, Valicia & Lexi Easton

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Rick Vincentz

I am Richard Vincentz and my grandmother is Virginia Easton Gibson and I just want to send your family my condolences and love. I met Wiley once as a very young child but my grandmother always spoke of her love and what a great person her brother Wiley was. All our prayers.

July 1, 2010

Todd Herron

Mrs. Easton, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I was able to attend the funeral. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your whole family.

Todd Herron
Frisco, TX

July 1, 2010

Sonny Nunn

To all of the Easton Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Wiley was a special person and a great freind to my father. He will be missed greatly.

July 1, 2010

billy moore

I married Wiley niece , Kathryn Easton, in 1963 and her father was unable to attend. Wiley took his place. Said he would do this only once because he does things right . I never met a nicer man . Billy Jack Moore

July 1, 2010

Patsy, My love and prayers are with you at this time in your life.
Rebecca Shealey Kupesky

July 1, 2010

Sending our condolences and keeping your family in our prayers.
Greg, Melanie (Mathias) & Travis Jolly

July 1, 2010

My love and prayers for you on the loss of "Uncle Wiley", What
a special man he was. Kathy Crout Whitaker (Lexington)

July 1, 2010

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Smith Patrice

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

July 1, 2010

To all the family , our prayers and thoughts are with you all. The memories you will share with your family and friends will be yours to cherish always.
All our love,
Larry, Janet, Toby and Amber

July 1, 2010

Smith Patrice

Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will always remember the memories I have of Big Daddy!
Love to all!

July 1, 2010

Armstrong Contractors

Our deepest condolences to the Easton Family during this time of sorrow.

July 1, 2010

Jim Whitaker

My condolences to the family on your loss. Mr Wiley will be greatly missed.

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