Russell Lee Easter

Mr. Russell Lee Easter, 90, of Mt. Airy passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Central Continuing Care in Mt. Airy.  He was born in Surry County on April 22, 1930 to the late James Lincoln and Lillie Mae Tolbert Easter.  Mr. Easter retired from Sears in Mt. Airy, and was a faithful member of Miracle Waters Worship Center.  He was a minister of music with the Easter Brothers for 64 years.  He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Russell Easter, Jr. and Barbara, Rodger Easter and Gail; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; brother and sisters-in-law, James Easter and Denise, Ann Easter; Many nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Easter was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Bell Brummett Easter; a daughter, Linda Sue Easter Shew Thompson; brothers, Simon Easter and Edward Easter.  A funeral service will be held Friday, October 2, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Miracle Waters Worship Center with the Rev. Rodger Easter officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends Thursday night from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Miracle Waters Worship Center.  Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.