Joe W. Eastham

Joe W. Eastham, 85, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 29, 2012, surrounded by family at his home in Weatherford.Service: At the request of the Eastham family, Joe's service will be private.Memorials: In lieu of usual remembrances, the Eastham family requests consideration of contributions in Joe's memory to Hospice Plus, 3100 McKinnon Street, Suite 200, Dallas, Texas 75201.Joe proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Air Force for 41 years.He was preceded in death by a son, Joe W. Eastham Jr.; three brothers; a grandson; two great-granddaughters; and his parents.The Eastham family would like to send their sincere gratitude to the staff of Hospice Plus for the heartfelt care and love given to Joe during his final days.Survivors: Wife of 52 years, Brigitte Eastham of Weatherford; children, Dottie Eakins and husband, Bill, of Ocean View, Del., Debbie Wade and husband, Larry, of Winston, Ga., Lori Watson of Keller, Philipp S. Eastham of Burleson, and Randy Eastham and wife, Dale, of Burleson; 20 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; brothers, Jim Eastham and wife, Gisela, of Littleton, Colo. and Wayne Eastham and wife, Linda, of Madison Lake, Wash.; sisters, Florence Robertson of Mission Viejo, Calif. and Marilyn Ward and husband, Horace, of Yukon, Okla.; special nephew, Jackie D. Eastham and wife, Arloa, of Mountain Home, Ark.; and numerous nieces and nephews.