Lewis E. "Pete" Eastep
June 8, 1934 - March 24, 2012
Mr. Lewis E. “Pete” Eastep, 77, of Stigler died Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Fort Smith. He was born June 8, 1934 to Jess Johnson and Burl (Carr) Johnson at Alma, Arkansas. He grew up in California and began a lifelong career as a farmer. He made his home in Stigler in the late 1980’s. He will be remembered for his love of dancing and restoring old cars. He was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Louise Eastep of the home; three sons, Ellis Bryan Eastep of Stigler, Lewis Eastep of Washington, and Dale Eastep of California; two brothers, Ralph and Claude Johnson both of California; one sister, Elsie Cone of California. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the Antioch Baptist Church with Reverend Elbert Owens officiating. Pallbearers will be Wayne Richardson, Ronnie Richardson, Ellis Eastep and the Church Family. Honorary pallbearers include Jake Downum and Billy Downum. Burial will follow at Tamaha Cemetery under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.
Mr. Lewis E. “Pete” Eastep, 77, of Stigler died Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Fort Smith. He was born June 8, 1934 to Jess Johnson and Burl (Carr) Johnson at Alma, Arkansas. He grew up in California and began a lifelong career as a farmer.... View Obituary & Service Information