December 16, 2025

Carl Lee Easter, 82 of Catawba went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He was born May 26, 1943, son of the late Walter Thurman and Stella Lucinda Stutler Easter. He was also preceded in death by his son, Robert "Bobby" Lee Easter; father-in-law, Frank William Walker and mother-in-law, Juanita Webb Walker.

Carl's distinguished career as a funeral director started in Pulaski at Bower's Funeral Home and continued at Oakey's Funeral Service in Roanoke for 28 years from where he retired. Carl also received the Golden License Award for 50 years as a funeral director from the Virginia Funeral Directors Association. Carl was a member of Christian Life International Church in Salem, VA. Carl loved his family, and they were so very important to him.

Carl is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Walker Easter; daughter, Teri Brown (David); stepdaughter, Renee` Mullins; stepson, Chris Pittman (Calli); grandchildren, Savannah Decarolis (Robert), Gabriel Hatcher, Markus Mullins and Isaac Mullins.

The funeral service was held at 1:00 pm Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Christian Life International Church with Pastor Ryan Linkous officiating. Burial followed in the Sarver Family Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.oakeys.com.

Retired employee of Oakey’s Funeral Service, Roanoke, V