Michael Anthony Easterling, 59, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born September 14, 1960 to the late Willie Davis (W.D.) Cooley, Jr. and Olivia Jean Easterling

He attended Christ Community Church under the leadership of Pastor Darrell Cook.

Mike is a graduate of Strong Vincent Class of '79. He earned All American Football Status and also was on the basketball team. Earning him a football scholarship where he attended Long Beach University in California.

Michael was a construction worker and was recognized as a very outstanding worker. He was employed by Bean Constriction, Pittman Construction, McCormick Construction and Keys Construction.

Michael never met a stranger, he was known for his smile. He was the life of the party. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and loved watching them play sports. He loved traveling and playing cards.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter Alexis Easterling, a sister Michelle Easterling. A brother Lanny Ray McGowan and his maternal grandparents JD and Nevia Graves Williams.

He leaves to cherish his memories his children; Shelica Easterling, Anthony Easterling (Cathryn), Marcus Knight, Dominique Luczak, Auna and Joslynn Cooley all of Erie, PA and Alexander and Aaron Easterling of Atlanta, GA. His siblings; Marlow Easterling of York, PA, Gwendolyn Cooley and Willie Cooley of Erie, PA, Jerome Odom (Barb) of FL, Robert Odom (Debra) of OH and Loretta Wright (Earl) of VA; 18 grandchildren, 2 aunts; Emma Lyons Gray and Myrtle Barnes (John), 2 uncles Donald Williams (Vickie) and John Sterling William, as well as a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and many adopted family members.