Richard Eastham

Richard Dean Eastham formerly of Coffeyville, KS passed away Monday, October 11, 2010 at Sparks Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was 45. Richard was born July 1, 1965 in Coffeyville, Kansas to Jack and Darlene Knisley Eastham. He attended South Coffeyville, OK and Lenapah, OK schools where he received his education. On February 2, 1984 he was united in marriage to Jackie Jones Collier. Of that union four children were born. The couple later divorced in 1999. Around that time Richard moved to Fort Smith, Arkansas where he made his home. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, and especially loved to sing gospel music. Richard attended the Church of God in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He worked 12 years for Federal Coach where he was a fiberglass fabricator. He is survived by his children, AllanMichael Eastham, Meggan Eastham, Stephen Eastham and Joshua Eastham all of Dewey, Oklahoma companion, Angel White of Fort Smith, Arkansas birth mother, Brenda Swimmer of Muskogee, Oklahoma brothers, James Eastham of Muskogee, Oklahoma, Phillip Eastham of Texas, Jack Eastham of Mountain Home, Arkansas sisters, Robyn Eastham of Wichita, Kansas, Susan Lokken of Van Buren, Arkansas and Debbie Bryant of Muskogee, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Darlene Eastham and two brothers, Kenny and Stephen Eastham. Graveside service will be held Friday, October 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Coffeyville, Kansas. Revered James Wright will officiate. Friends may call on Thursday, October 14, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. to sign the guest register at PenwellGabel FordWulfBruns Chapel in Coffeyville.