Clyde E. Easter, of Fancy Gap, Virginia, passed away on May 29. He was 95. His wife of 67 years, Ethel Stoneman Easter, predeceased him in 2014.  His survivors include his four sons, Arthur Easter, David (Becky) Easter, Dan (Wanda) Easter, Tim (Joy) Easter, seven grandchildren, Kin (Jessica) Easter, Maria (Adam) Cottingham, Curt (Connie) Easter, Luke Easter, Craig (Ha Ram) Easter, Amy (Caleb) Clayton, Emily Easter, six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  He also leaves behind his dear friend and companion, Mavis Puckett. He was the last survivor of the three sons (Harold Easter and Ules Easter) of the late Curtis and Bertha Easter of Cana, VA, all three raised, alone, by a Christ-like, widowed mother.

Of all the adventures of his intriguing life, the ones that defined him most were rooted in the events of January to May 1944, when infantryman Clyde Easter participated in the allied forces' liberation of Italy.  As a member of the famed Third Division, he was wounded two times by enemy fire, earning him the honored Purple Heart. He spent much of the rest of his life in devotion to veteran's causes and advocating love of America.  He was a member of the Grover King VFW post 115 in Hillsville, VA.

A graveside service, with full military rites, was held on June 1, 2020 at the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Woodlawn, VA. Memorial donations may be made to a Veteran's organization of one's choice.

"At ease," soldier .

Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the Easter family.