David Lee Eastes, 88, of Leo, passed away on August 24, 2021. Born on March 24, 1933, in Fort Wayne, he was a son of the late Chester R and Hazel Belle (nee Shaffer) Eastes Sr. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War, and retired in 1989, after more than 35 years of service at General Electric.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sharon A (nee Hill) Eastes; children, Vicky (Dave Coffman) McCormick, Ramona (David Boger) Markowski, Curtis (Ramona) Eastes, and Daniel (Rebecca) Eastes; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters, and one grandchild.
Calling will be held from 6 to 8 pm, Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne. Inurnment will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial donations may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association.