LIFE IN ARKANSAS 1966-1992 By Paul Easley
Daddy’s desire to live and minister in the Ozarks begin on Georgia Ridge near Dyer. One day he was carrying water from the spring and it dawned on him that this is what he had so long wanted--to live and raise his family in the country, to minister among the hill people and carry water from a spring. Then the scripture came to mind, “A man’s heart deviseth his way but the Lord directed his steps.” Proverbs 16:9. He was happy in his ministry.
(We have wondered why he had such a burning desire to live in the Ozarks. His granddad was born in the Ozarks and who knows what stories Granddad Easley might have told his little grandson Gordon of those hills and hollows in the Ozarks.)
As the door closed on Georgia Ridge, another one opened in the Turner Community. For many years we held services in the Old Turner School house. Then property was purchased and more years passed until the chapel of Daddy’s vision was finally built and dedicated!! Upon his retirement, he left an established church congregation, chapel and fellowship hall built and all debt-free.
Daddy’s love was unconditional, his passion for God and his word was complete and his sacrifice was total. He never seemed discouraged and he never complained about having to work to fulfill his ministry.
Daddy was faithful to God, his family and to others. God was faithful to Daddy as well. There were many years of financial sacrifices but God was still faithful.
Some of us call him Daddy, some call him Granddaddy while others call him Brother Easley but God calls him, “My good and faithful servant.”
Daddy is home now. He went to Heaven!
We want to follow him but we have an enemy, a roaring lion-the devil.
As God was faithful to daddy to help him, He will help us to be faithful too.
Brother Easley was a great man among men.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Saturday, February 3, 2007
From the Chairman’s Desk
I am amazed at the way different folks in our community are helping our neighbors. Having people in our community is what makes this area great.
One instance is that Kelly Deputy came around and tilled the neighbor’s gardens. Here’s to Kelly on being a good neighbor and incidentally he is also a volunteer fireman at our fire station. Thanks Kelly.
I’m wondering have you ever been loafing around in the area. Take your old vehicle and do some traveling in the byways of Crawford and surrounding counties and folks, you will see some areas which are awesome and some areas the nature will give you some scenes you will remember for a while. Just take a camera and sandwiches and drinks and spend the day, you’ll love it.
We have lost some people in our community; Ben Chorister, Rev. Gordon Easley and Jimmy Wilson. Our heart goes out to their families.
Every time I go to a funeral I realize just how short life is here on earth. I also think about me getting older, which I am but remember we all are.
March 31, 2007 we held a pie auction at the community building for the Mountainburg FFA Alumni. The alumni supports the Mountainburg on some of their endeavors. We had a blast with the FFA members and enjoyed some good eating. Some of the FFA students told the crowd on hand about what they were doing. Great job to our Agri Instructor Mr. Hall.
On May 12 2007 we are having an appreciation dinner for our volunteer firemen and their families. This will be only for those folks. It is just a small way to say thank you.
Well neighbors as you can see we are having lots of events and we would like for you to be involved.
Seeing yall later,
Richard
One instance is that Kelly Deputy came around and tilled the neighbor’s gardens. Here’s to Kelly on being a good neighbor and incidentally he is also a volunteer fireman at our fire station. Thanks Kelly.
I’m wondering have you ever been loafing around in the area. Take your old vehicle and do some traveling in the byways of Crawford and surrounding counties and folks, you will see some areas which are awesome and some areas the nature will give you some scenes you will remember for a while. Just take a camera and sandwiches and drinks and spend the day, you’ll love it.
We have lost some people in our community; Ben Chorister, Rev. Gordon Easley and Jimmy Wilson. Our heart goes out to their families.
Every time I go to a funeral I realize just how short life is here on earth. I also think about me getting older, which I am but remember we all are.
March 31, 2007 we held a pie auction at the community building for the Mountainburg FFA Alumni. The alumni supports the Mountainburg on some of their endeavors. We had a blast with the FFA members and enjoyed some good eating. Some of the FFA students told the crowd on hand about what they were doing. Great job to our Agri Instructor Mr. Hall.
On May 12 2007 we are having an appreciation dinner for our volunteer firemen and their families. This will be only for those folks. It is just a small way to say thank you.
Well neighbors as you can see we are having lots of events and we would like for you to be involved.
Seeing yall later,
Richard
Obituary - Gordon Wilson Easley
Gordon Wilson Easley, 91 of Mulberry died Sunday, January 28, 2007 in Alma, AR. He was born September 27, 1915 in Eldorado, OK to the late Frank Moss and Melissa Kathryn Luker Easley. He was married in 1936 to Ernesteen Frances Shumaker. He was a minister for over 40 years.
He is Survived by five daughters: Donne Pirtle and Pallie Sue Ezell both of Mulberry, Linda Mason of Van Buren, Ester Easley of Hobe Sound, Florida, Rachel Going of Greenfield, Indiana; and five sons Carlton Easley of Oregon, Illinois, Keith Easley of Bethleham, Pennsylvania, Ray Easley of Jackson, Mississippi, Paul Easley of Frankfort, Indiana, and David Easley of Bradleyville, Missouri; a brother, Lawton Easley of Van Horne, Texas; 26 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ernesteen Frances Easley, and two sisters, Thelma Shumaker and Kathryn Freeman.
He is Survived by five daughters: Donne Pirtle and Pallie Sue Ezell both of Mulberry, Linda Mason of Van Buren, Ester Easley of Hobe Sound, Florida, Rachel Going of Greenfield, Indiana; and five sons Carlton Easley of Oregon, Illinois, Keith Easley of Bethleham, Pennsylvania, Ray Easley of Jackson, Mississippi, Paul Easley of Frankfort, Indiana, and David Easley of Bradleyville, Missouri; a brother, Lawton Easley of Van Horne, Texas; 26 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ernesteen Frances Easley, and two sisters, Thelma Shumaker and Kathryn Freeman.
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