James Lee Eastabrook

Obituary for James Lee Eastabrook
James (Jim) Lee Eastabrook went to be with his Lord Jesus on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the age of 79.

Viewing will be held at Blessing Funeral Home in Mansfield on Monday January 22nd from 6pm-8pm. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 23rd at the DFW National Cemetery at 9:30am.

Jim was born November 4th, 1938 in Aurora, Illinois to Miles and Peryl Eastabrook.

Jim grew up in Hinckley, Illinois where he enjoyed working on the family dairy farm and playing baseball. He graduated from Hinckley High School in 1956.

In 1961 Jim volunteered to join the U.S. Army. He proudly served his country for three years, stationed primarily at Fort Gordon, Georgia. He was honorably discharged in 1964 as an expert rifleman and a medical technician.

Shortly after leaving the army he married Carol Eisenberg. Together they had two beautiful children whom Jim loved dearly, Deborah and Michael.

In 1970 Jim began a very successful career as a Manager for The W.W. Henry Company in Chicago, Illinois, manufacturing adhesives. Jim was admired and respected by his coworkers for his work ethic and loyalty. In 1977 he was promoted and relocated to Mansfield, Texas. His career in the industry spanned almost 30 years. At retirement, he was the Vice President of Operations for Armstrong World Industries North American Manufacturing.

Jim was a member of the United Methodist church throughout his life. He also served on various boards; most recently he served as the president of the Ports O Call Home Owners Association.

In retirement, he enjoyed sitting on his dock in Granbury, Texas talking about his grandchildren, fishing, working in his yard and gardening. His hobbies included woodworking, painting and carpentry. Like his father he could build or fix anything. He made many friends and didn’t know a stranger. He was always accompanied by his loyal and faithful dog, Zorro. Sports, politics and history were among his favorite topics of conversation. His wisdom and stories will be greatly missed.

Jim was preceded in death by, Miles and Peryl Eastabrook (parents), Sue Wassman (sister) and Mary Lou Bushnell (sister). He is survived by his children: Deborah Worthington (daughter) and her husband Gary, Michael Eastabrook (son) and his wife Mary. He has six grandchildren; Ashlyn, Weston and Cody Worthington and Megan, Natalie, and Ryan Eastabrook; brother-in-law, Carl Wassman; cousins, nieces and nephews.