Joshua Adam "Josh" Easley of Sheridan, Arkansas was born July 5, 1985 at Little Rock, the son of Eddy and Ailene Hester Easley. Josh was a Sophomore at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, a member of the First United Methodist Church of Sheridan and was a 2003 graduate of Sheridan High School. Josh was an avid golfer having lettered for 4 years. He also loved hunting and fishing and was a member of the Waddle Home Hunting Club.

Josh died Monday, December 13, 2004 in Jonesboro at the age of 19 as the result of an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Veo Easley.

Survivors include:

Parents: Eddy and Ailene Easley of Sheridan

Brothers: Jake Easley of Sheridan,
Dr. Seth Easley of Sheridan

Maternal Grandparents: J.R. and Norma Hester of Sheridan

Paternal Grandmother: Dean Rogers Easley of Sheridan

Uncles and Aunts: J.R. and Charlene Ware,
Denise and David Henley,
Dr's. Richard and Karen Hester,

Gary Don and Marylin Easley,
Jimmy and Vicki Easley,
Jeff and Arlene Easley

Special friend: Missy Fleming

He is also survived by numerous cousins and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, December 16, 2004 at the First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan with the Rev. Bruce Bennett officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Sheridan. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-8 P.M. at the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Sheridan. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 357, Sheridan, Arkansas 72150. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook: www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.