Herbert Lloyd Easley, 91, of Macomb, formerly of Vermont and Industry, died at 7:50 a.m. May 15, 2020, at Wesley Village Healthcare Center in Macomb.Herbert Lloyd Easley, 91, of Macomb, formerly of Vermont and Industry, died at 7:50 a.m. May 15, 2020, at Wesley Village Healthcare Center in Macomb.
He was born Dec. 13, 1928, in Fulton County near Vermont, the son of Earl and Irene Danner Easley. He married Elizabeth Ann Cook on March 16, 1947, in Vermont. She passed away March 21, 2020.
He also was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Jean Easley; and one infant son.
Surviving are five children, Delores Beck of Macomb, Duane (and Gwen) Easley of Englewood Beach, Fla., Ellen Novack of Vermont, Carmen Axley of Macomb and Juli (and Ron) Fitzgerald of Knoxville; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
He grew up in the Industry and Eldorado Township areas and made his home there until moving to Wesley Estates during his retirement years. He attended Vermont High School and was scouted as a baseball pitcher by Bradley University. He farmed in Eldorado and Industry townships.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of the donor’s choice.
You may send cards, memorials and condolences to the Herbert Easley family at 1960 Elizabeth Road, Vermont, IL 61484.
Condolences may be sent to clugston-tibbittsfh.com.
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