Thomas O. Easterly, 73, of Rushsylvania, passed away Wednesday evening, March 22, 2017, in the Mary Rutan Hospital Emergency Department.
Tom was born in Ft. Wayne, Ind., on June 20, 1943, to the late Oszy and Margaret Fall Easterly. He also was preceded in death by a sister, Kay Brewster.
Tom was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves and loved dogs.
He retired from Navistar in Springfield, where he worked for 50 years, most recently as an inspector.
Survivors include his wife, Jackie Mefford; two daughters, Beth (John) Bloom of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Judy Bloom of Plant City, Fla.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Donna Scudder of Homer, Mich.; a stepdaughter, Elle Taylor of Chewelah, Wash.; a stepgrandson, Wyatt Taylor; and several nieces and nephews.
There are no services at this time. Burial is at a later date in Rushsylvania Cemetery through arrangements by Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine.
Memorial contributions may be made to animal shelters of the donors’ choices.
Express condolences at www.edsfh.com.