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Walter Eastman Obituary

EASTMAN Walter "Chox" Eastman, 58, passed away on October 2, 2011. He was born November 10, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio to the late George and Carol (Baseman) Eastman. Survived by his children, Shawn, Shawna, and Christina Eastman, Sandra Coleman and Destinee Dunn; seven grand-children; sister, Sheila Hartley; brother, George (Sandra) Eastman; several nieces, nephews, and numerous friends. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Brenda, sister Ruthann Andrews. A service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Chapel of EDWARDS FUNERAL SERVICE, 1166 Parsons Ave., where family will receive friends from 11 a.m. till time of service. www.EdwardsFuneralService.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 5 to Oct. 6, 2011.

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Lynn Self

October 29, 2011

You have been on my mind, went looking on line, found this obit. We had a lot of great times, Danny and I talk about you all the time. Still have the pic you sent me and I will forever cherish it. I lost my old man in July, you will both be up there watching over all of us. Love you forever, you were and are a fantastic "brother."

SANDRA BARIDO

October 11, 2011

CHOX I KNOW I WILL MISS RUNNING INTO YOU I ALWAYS HAD A PLACE IN MY HEART FOR YOU.. ALL WOMEN DID .YOU JUST HAD THAT PERSONILTY AND AFFECT UPON OTHERS .THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SMILES,LAUGHTER,AND ALL THE GOOD TIMES,,LOVE YOU MY FRIEND MOTHER SANDRA TOY BARIDO

October 9, 2011

Sheila, We are very sorry to hear the news about your brother! Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers!! Vicky Carr, Cindy Poling & Mettler Familys

Richard (stony) Stone

October 9, 2011

an old friend i haven't seen in about 35years. good times in those days. i hat to hear of chox passing . a good friend Richard "stony" Stone Jacksonville Florida

Lia Barte

October 8, 2011

Chox, everyone you met, shared special moments with you. You will always have a place of love in my heart. You will be missed and my heart goes out to your family.

MIke Duffy

October 8, 2011

To the best and most loyal friend a person
could have. I will always remember all the
times we had together (SOME GOOD SOME BAD)
You were a stand-up guy and will be missed
by all that knew you.

DAVID PUGH

October 7, 2011

WHO WAS WALTER[CHOX"S]EASTMAN.I KNEW HIM AS A LOVING FATHER,BROTHER,UNCLE,GRANDFATHER AND TRULY A GOOD FRIEND TO ANYONE THAT KNEW HIM..I WILL REMBER YOU FOR THE JOKE:S YOU TOLD THE STORY"S YOU SHARED AND THE SONG"S YOU SHARED WITH ALL OF US,,R.I.P CHOX"S,ILL TRULY MISS YOU...

Christina Eastman

October 7, 2011

Dad, I love you more then you know. i wish i couldve had more time in life with you. There is no other person in this world like you and i love you for that the most. its gonna be very hard to get use to you bein gone but i know u made me strong enough to get through it. i couldnt have asked for a greater man to be my dad.
I love very much and i will never ever forget you.
I miss you very much,
Your Baby Girl

Destinee Dunn

October 7, 2011

I luv u dad... even though u were only my step dad ppl sure wouldnt have thought that... u always made me feel as if I were yours.... I will truly miss u... Luv ur daugther Destinee and family

October 7, 2011

You had a short time on this earth, but you touched so many peoples lives, You were one of a kind
Rest in peace

Mike Smith

kayci decker

October 7, 2011

you will be truly missed & always in the hearts of many people you came across in life. my deepest smpathy

kim gladwell

October 6, 2011

u sure will be missed chox there were a lot of old times

BROOKE CLIPNER

October 6, 2011

i will alwayys remember u n always have u in my heart i love u uncle chox

Emil curry,jr.

October 6, 2011

Rest in peace chox,hope they have peanut butter sandwhiches where you are now,(That's what he always asked for when he was at our house to keep his boyish figure).Emil L Curry,jr.(Bub)

Emil Curry,jr.

October 6, 2011

Every time chox would come over to our house i would be fixing something to eat
and i would ask chox if he wanted something and he would say a peanut butter sandwhich,''im trying to keeep my boyish figure''he would say.rest in piece old friend.Emil L.Curry,jr.(bub)

Matt Bunker

October 6, 2011

I was glad to have known you, Chox. Your distinct and humorous style of guitar playing will live on in my memory.
Matt Bunker

Denise Welch

October 6, 2011

forever loved and missed.........all the brothers in Heaven.

October 6, 2011

I will miss and love you forever dad.. your son Shawn

Dee Pyles

October 6, 2011

Many memories together with friends and loved ones are embedded in my heart. Rock on in heaven, dear friend, where we will all meet again.

October 6, 2011

I will miss and forever love my dad... your son, Shawn

Bill Power

October 6, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Brooke Burch

October 6, 2011

I love you, Uncle Chox

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