Kenneth Easley

Funeral services for Kenneth Wayne Easley of Simmesport will begin at 10am on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at the Escude Funeral Home in Simmesport with Brother Danny Wilson and Brother Larry Thibodeaux officiating. Burial will be held at Self Cemetery in Leesville.

Kenneth Easley, age 71, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at his home in Simmesport surrounded by family and friends.

Mr. Easley attended McNeese State University in Lake Charles. Some of his hobbies included hunting, fishing, and camping. He also collected guns and was an avid photographer. He was employed at the Angola State Prison for 37 years serving as a correctional officer.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Janice “scootch” ; children: Tiffany, Paige (Deidra), Waylon, Denise (Bobby), Terry (Kim), and Greg (Ruthie); sisters, Luauna Cryer and Debra Pousson; brother, Bobby. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren & 9 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers: Paige, Waylon, Danny, Terry, Gregory, and Jonathan.

He was preceded in death by his son, Bobby Dowden; parents, Conley & Edith; stepfather, Albert Minnerly; baby brother; faithful companion, Terrence “T-Bell” & Tippy.

Visitation will begin at 5pm until 11pm on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at the Escude Funeral Home in Simmesport. Visitation will resume at 8am until time of service on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at the Escude Funeral Home in Simmesport.

Escude Funeral Home of Simmesport, 625 Main St. (318-964-2324) La. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.