J.L. Dodson & Sons Funeral Establishment - Petersburg


George Windell Easter

( November 18, 1940 - December 12, 2018 )

Mr. George Easter was born in Southampton County, Virginia on November 18, 1940.

In his working years, George spent most of his employment working as a truck driver. He started driving concrete mixers at an early age, delivering concrete to contractors all over Richmond, Virginia. He enjoyed the time he spent driving and learning the town of Richmond. George knew Richmond well and had a love for what he called ‘his town’.

George will be fondly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, Windell Easter; his mother, Georgia Easter; sisters, Mary Easter Chambliss and Georgia Dale Easter- Bailey; and brothers, Spergess Lawrence Easter and Johnnie Easter.

George leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Windell Easter; daughter, Debra Robinson Tatum; sister, Thelma Easter Brown; brother, Edward H. Easter; along with grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

A public viewing will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 from 12pm to 8pm at the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment.

Funeral service for Mr. George W. Easter will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 11:00 am from the Chapel of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment with Rev. Dr. Herbert W. Anderson, Officiating. Interment will follow in the Easter Family Cemetery, 19337 Rivers Town Road, Yale, Virginia. The family is asking that relatives and friends assemble at the funeral home at 10:30am on the day of the service.

Professional services entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia 23803, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (804) 732-5959. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com