James "Jim" Edward Easterling, 76 of Laurel, MS went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at his residence in Laurel, MS. He was born Friday, April 16, 1948, a lifelong resident of Laurel, Mississippi.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:30AM at Mill Creek Church of God Cemetery in Laurel, MS with burial to follow. Bro. Ken Harrison will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. 601-649-3342.

First and foremost a devoted husband, father, and friend, he also worked as a carpenter and homebuilder for 50 years. During which time he built many houses for family and friends, houses that will stand as a testament to his life and labor long after his passing.

We may build the house, but it is God that establishes the home.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Holifield Easterling; parents, Johnnie Curtis and Edith Walters Easterling; sisters, Jeraldine Pryor, Jan Mitchell and Sherry Davis.

Survivors include his sons, James Benjamin Easterling (Brandi), Eric Edward Easterling, and Blaine Hoffman (Kera); grandchildren, James Bryce Easterling (Lexi) and Lilah Hoffman.

Pallbearers will be Benji Easterling, Eric Easterling, Bryce Easterling, Blaine Hoffman, Chuck Davis, and Chris Walters.

As a final service to his wife, who loved missions work, he asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Mill Creek Church of God Missionary Fund, 2247 Mill Creek Road, Laurel, MS 39443.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com