Harry Don Easley

Bonham, Texas -- Harry Don Easley, 70, of Ennis, TX was born on January 14, 1954 in Dallas, TX to Dencel Easley and Virginia Mae (Sangster) Easley. Mr. Easley passed away Tuesday January 23, 2024 at his residence.

Harry Don Easley was a graduate of David W. Carter High School in Dallas, TX Class of 1972. Harry retired from the railroad industry working many years for Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway where he worked as a track layer and in maintenance. Known for his work ethic, Harry was a hard worker both before retirement and after. As a young man he worked for Montgomery Ward in the shoe department, and later in plastics manufacturing.

After his railway career, Harry worked for Home Depot in Waxahachie. He was involved in his community, working in the concession stand of Ennis football games, and other events, supporting the Waxahachie Band Boosters. Music was very dear to Harry, and he proudly became a member of the Dallas Symphony playing the French Horn.

Harry was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a Christian who believed in the power of prayer, and helped raise many children, and was helpful to his neighbors and friends.

Harry is survived by his daughters Patricia Ann Simpson and husband Aaron of Little Elm, TX., and Jennifer Becht and husband Todd of Arlington, TX., his grandchildren who he adored, David Simpson, Andrew Simpson, and Viktor Becht.

He is also survived by his siblings, Roger Easley and wife Pat of Willis, TX., Gloria Densmore and husband Jim of Duncanville, TX., Dale Easley and wife Donna of Waxahachie, TX., Nancy Hopson of Pantego, TX., Dennis Easley and wife Freddie of Dallas, TX., and Marie Mueller and husband Steve of Tallahassee, Florida.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents Dencel and Virginia Mae Easley, and brother-in-law Robert Hopson.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday. January 28, 2024 at the Lamasco Cemetery, with Steve Smith officiating.

A visitation will be held from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham.

Serving as pallbearers will be Todd Becht, Viktor Becht, David Densmore, Terry Easley, Zachary Smith, Phillip Bland, Chad Troxell, James David Rice, Johnny Rice and Lindell Rice.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Dale Easley, Dennis Easley, and Steve Smith.

Online registration and condolences can be made at www.coopersorrells.com