Kenneth E. "Kenny" Easton

Kenneth E. Easton “beloved father, grandfather, and brother”

COUDERSPORT---Kenneth E. “Kenny” Easton, 67, a longtime resident of Coudersport and formerly of Shinglehouse, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport, after a lengthy illness.

Born on June 6, 1950 in Coudersport, he was a son of Alfred E. and Catherine Hawkes Easton. On February 14, 1972 in Coudersport, he married Sarah L. “Sally” Moshier, who passed away on February 18, 2016.

Kenny was a graduate of Eldred High School and was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War, attaining the rank of sergeant. He was employed as a truck driver and logger for many years.

Kenny was a member of the Coudersport American Legion Post 192 and a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 192 in Coudersport. He loved to travel, having traveled to every state except Alaska and Hawaii. He also enjoyed hunting. His greatest love was his family.

Surviving are three sons, Stanley R. (Stephanie) Easton of Coudersport, Steven R. (Maria) Easton of Brattleboro, VT, and Scott R. (Jennifer) Easton of Coudersport; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Elton “Deo” Easton of Florida and Al (Janet) Easton of Olean, N.Y.; four sisters, Charla (Richard) Dill, Ciela Garrison, and Georgiana Peavy, all of Colorado, and Gail (Clifford) Babb of Arkansas; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Kenny was predeceased by an infant brother, Leonard.

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life at 3pm on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the Coudersport American Legion with Pastor Jim Eastman of the Deeper Waters Ministries, Emporium, officiating. Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors following the celebration. A time of fellowship with a luncheon provided by the Legion Auxiliary will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Kenny’s name may be made to Coudersport American Legion Post 192, 2 Buffalo Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Kenny’s family has entrusted his care to the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences or share a fond memory of Kenny, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com