Walter Easley, 72 of East Prairie, Missouri, passed away Tuesday May 9, 2023 at Missouri Delta Medical Center. He was the son of the late Herman and Roselee Malone Easley, born on April 7, 1951 in Mayfield, Kentucky. He was a well-known welder in Mississippi County for his entire life.

On June 10, 1977 he became the loving husband of Helen Fern Cornwell Easley, who departed this life on April 9, 2022

Walter enjoyed playing cards and shooting a game of pool with his friends. He also loved working in his shop and enjoying his wife’s beautiful flowers and birds in their backyard.

Walter was a loving father to one daughter, Joanie Johnson and a wonderful Papa to one grandson Kyle (Brittany) Everett whom he loved dearly; two brothers, John Easley of East Prairie and Charles Easley of Tennessee; one sister, Jo Ann Easley; one special niece, Kim Frye of East Prairie, who made his day brighter.  

Besides his parents and wife, Walter is preceded in death by two brothers, Herman Perry Easley and Billy Joe Easley; two sisters, Virgileen Ginnings and Frances Wilson.

No services will be held at this time.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.