John Anthony Easton, age 64, of Springfield, MO, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012, at his home. He was born February 25, 1948, in Klamath Falls, OR, to Clark and Louise (Imhoff) Easton. He served in the United States Army during Viet Nam. He was employed as a mecahanical design engineer with Solar Energy a division of Caterpiller, Inc. for over 25 years, his most recent employment was with Regal Beloit of Springfield, MO. John retired in 2010.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his children: James and Katherine; one sister Jan Tankersley of Springfield, MO; two brothers: Bob Easton of Huntsville, AL, and Kevin Easton of St. Charles, MO; as well as several other relatives and loyal friends.
A memorial visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 PM Thursday, June 7, 2012, at Greenlawn Funeral Home East. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery Springfield, MO, at 2:00 PM with full military honors.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home East, Springfield, MO.