James Easter Obituary in Steelton at Major H. Winfield Funeral Home

Obituary For James Easter

JAMES SHELDON EASTER was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas Easter, Sr. and the late Shirley Rucker Easter.

He received his formal education in the Harrisburg Public School District.

James’ hobbies included playing football, playing cards, cooking, spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends. His favorite pass time was his love for watching his Dallas Cowboys. He got to go to a Dallas Cowboys game in person with his son, Tre Easter, in which he said he had the time of his life.

James Sheldon Easter, at the age of 60 years, peacefully transitioned from this earthly life into eternal life on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the UPMC Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brian Pendleton; his sisters, Regina and Pamela Easter and he leaves to cherish precious memories of him, his sons, Jamal Butler, James Moffitt, Shane Ross, Carlton Easter and Tre Easter; his daughters, Shalakemia Moffitt and Shaka Easter; his sisters, Alease Roberts, Eunice Easter, Carmen Garrett and Deidra Taylor-McClain; his brothers, Thomas Easter, Jr., Clifford Dickens and Patrick Sessions; grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

His life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in the Chapel of the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton with viewing and visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and burial in William Howard Day Cemetery.

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RIP Bro. Ray G.

My condolences to the Easter family, I pray for peace an comfort. I love you my friend.
Pete and Lisa Tate ❤️

Sorry for your loss, May God Comfort the Family, you all will be in my prayers. May God Bless you all 🙏🏽 James is now resting in the arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ looking down upon you all, saying I'm finally home , I made it in, my battle has been won, no more pain. Family Be Strong. 🙏🏽😇❤️ Murlain McKinney

Sorry for your loss, May God Comfort the Family, you all will be in my prayers. May God Bless you all 🙏🏽 James is now resting in the arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ looking down upon you all, saying I'm finally home , I made it in, my battle has been won, no more pain. Family Be Strong. 🙏🏽😇❤️

So sorry to hear this, prayers going to the family, James you were one of a kind you always had people back no matter what, I will miss you my friend, My king,Southside Always.Rest in paradise my king till we see you again. Sandra Sanchez Coles and family.

Condolences and Prayers to the Family...James was funny and wild all at the same time I remember him in the 80s if he was your friend he took the to the end....Rest Well James...

I am saddened to hear of the passing of James. My condolences to the Easter family and friends. Keeping everyone in my prayers 🙏🏾
We all love and will miss you. No more pain and no more suffering. Rest In Heavenly Peace my childhood friend.
Laurie, Artie and Family

To the Easter family you are in my prayers. James I will always cherish the times we had.You may have been a BEAST but a GENTLE GIANT as well. Rest easy my friend. No more pain. Love ya. Tori

Our sincere condolences to the Easter Family from Kevin, Bunni and Lauryn Holland. Rest well James !!

My condolences to the Easter family from Toni Evans & family❤️

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I cannot put my sorrow at James passing into words. My prayers and love go out to his family and friends at this most painful and challenging time.
Love Kim

My Condolences to the Family & Friends of James. May God Bless You All! James will be sadly missed. He was a good guy. You all are in my prayers for comfort and peace. God Bless! R.I.P.James Priscilla & Family

To the Family of James Easter. I send my Condolences to each and everyone of the passing of James. He was a very sweet a d friendly young man. He will be sadly missed. You all are in my prayers and thoughts. May God Bless You All! R.I.P. James

To the Easter Family and James, Mia Moffitt. My heart goes out to you, and I pray for peace and comfort. You are loved and God will see you through this and know that he is nearby to help you along the way.
Lisa Tate (Garacia)

Sending love & Condolences to the Easter family, his children & friends.Rest easy my friend!! MADAHA...Rick aka "Slick Rick" Jefferies & Family

Condolences to the Easter Family

Fleming Family

REST IN PEACE JAMES EASTER. YOU WILL BE MISSED.KKEVIN PAYNE

REST IN PEACE 🕊️ GOD BLESS THE EASTER FAMILY MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES.CECELIA WILLIAMS

To the Easter family, I send my love & condolences. I cant be with you @ this time but I'll be praying for you! Love Speedy Tippitt

To the Easter family sorry to hear about your loss may God give you Comfort at this sad time. Long time friends from South side. Love Cindy badgett and family. Hbg PA.

Rest in Peace

James,boy you was always a very nice person to me all the years I've known you,and I shall remember that mouth talking trash ,you will truly be missed. Rest in Eternal Peace my friend. Stacey Scott White

My heart goes out to Easter Family and his children and friends You will be missed by all your friends.. Yes we know you was tired and now you are in God's arms. Praying for all of you
7Ea8K2 Priscilla Everett Jackson

My condolences to the family from Wanda and michelle

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