of Oxford, MS

December 9, 1938 - December 5, 2025

Jimmy Neal Easley, 86, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, on his beloved farm in Abbeville, Mississippi. Born December 9, 1938, in Tyronza, Arkansas, Jimmy was the son of the late Leo Wallace and Lena Mae Easley. From the beginning, his life was shaped by deep faith, hard work, quick wit, and a boundless love for his family.

Jimmy graduated from Whitehaven High School in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1955. He went on to proudly serve his country for eight years in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, he built a long and dedicated career with the United States Postal Service, retiring in 1993. His devotion to service, whether to his country, his community, or his family, was a defining feature of his life.

A devoted member of College Hill Heights Baptist Church in Oxford, Mississippi, Jimmy served faithfully as a deacon. His sense of humor, warmth, and gift for storytelling made him a friend to many and a steady, comforting presence in his church family. Jimmy was happiest outdoors. He cherished his time on the farm, especially when riding his tractor or tending to the land he loved. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was an avid HAM radio operator who delighted in talking with people all around the world. Above all, Jimmy loved his family deeply, they were his greatest joy and the heart of his life.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his first wife of 52 years, Billie Clarine Cantrell Easley, who passed away in 2010.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Nancy Easley; his daughter, Sandra E. Hugueley, and her husband Butch; his son, Jon S. Easley, and his wife Sylvia Hancock; his stepson, Robert Sterling Lee, Jr., and his wife Cameron; grandchildren Grace Hugueley (Taylor), Kyle Hugueley (Julianne), Benjamin Lee, and Taylor Lee; and his brother, Jerry Don Easley, and his wife Sue.

Jimmy's humor, kindness, and steadfast love will be dearly missed. His legacy lives on in the family he cherished, the community he served, and the many lives he touched with his gentle spirit.

 

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