Andrew Easter, Jr Obituary

Andrew “Andy” Elmer Easter Jr.,82, MSGT, Air Force, Retired of Azle, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Service: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 27, 2025 at White's Azle Chapel, 105 Denver Trail, Azle, TX.

Interment: Ash Creek Cemetery following the service.

Born on November 13, 1942, in Council Grove, Kansas. Andy grew up with his 5 siblings and graduated from Putman High School in Oklahoma City. Andrew proudly served his country for 20 years in the United States Air Force, retiring with the rank of MSGT. During his distinguished career, he was stationed at Schilling AFB, Anchorage AFB, Sandia AFB, Vietnam, Barksdale AFB, Korea, Lackland AFB, Zaragoza AFB, and Vandenberg. His dedication to duty, honor, and country was evident in every aspect of his life. After retirement from the USAF, Andy continued to work at Stratoflex for 18 years where he also retired from.

Andy loved his family more than you could imagine. He enjoyed fishing, building things aka “piddling,” watching the Dallas Cowboys, Nascar races, and of course the Price Is Right while eating “Bonbons” or Cheetos. Andy and his wife Billie spent many years traveling with their Honey-Do Sam’s camping crew. He cherished his time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He will be remembered for his unwavering integrity, generosity, and love for his family, as well as the raising of the eyebrows, and continuously talking during pictures.

Andy is survived by his wife of 54 years, Billie Marie Easter; daughter, Linda Golden; his son, Jeff and wife, Kristi Easter; and his stepson, Shawn and wife, Raquel Smithfield. He also leaves behind grandchildren, Nicole and husband, Chris Jesperson, Leslie and husband, Taylor White, Rachel and husband, Blake McDonnell, Brandy Clark, and Scott Golden, Cody and wife, Presley Easter, Britney, Cory, and Michael Easter; and great-grandchildren, Cheslee, Deliah, Malcom, Elena, Korbyn, Ally, Zane, Aspen, Avery, Athena, Stella, and Alayah; Siblings, Bill, Larry, and Terry Easter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Easter Sr and Meredith Easter; brother, Herb Easter; sister, Ada Easter Johnston; stepson, Don O’Connor; and grandson, Michael Golden.

A service will be held at Whites Funeral Home on September 27th at 10am, followed by burial with Military Honors at Ash Creek Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to gather to celebrate his life.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful nurses and staff at Springtown Park.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to DAV, Wounded Warrior Project, or Folds of Honor.