Phillip Johnston Easlon

Phillip Johnston Easlon (Phil), 79, born August 19, 1935 in Oklahoma City, OK to Albert and Helen Easlon, peacefully entered into eternal life on April 9, 2015. A proud member of the Classen High School class of 1954, Phil was an athletic standout, receiving All American honors in track. He set and still maintains the state record in the 120 yd high hurdles. He attended the University of Oklahoma and the University of Kansas with football and track scholarships before entering the US Marine Corp. Upon return from the corp, he met the love of his life, Judy Schaefer, and they were married in 1961. They belonged to St. Eugene Catholic Church for 47 years, where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Phil enjoyed a 36 year career at Hunzicker Brothers working as a lighting specialist and Vice President of Marketing. Upon retirement in 2006, he and Judy enjoyed traveling and playing golf. Members of the Green's Country Club, Phil served on the Board of Directors for six years. He was a devoted family man and especially cherished his four granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Lucille Easlon; and his brother and sister in law, James and Evelyn. He is survived by his wife, Judy; his sister and brother in law, Patricia and Gayle Oller of Dewey, AZ; son and daughter in law, Brett and Kim, OKC; daughter and son in law, Sharon and Oscar Goedecke, Edmond; four granddaughters: Jordan, Kylie, Lauren and Madeline; and his numerous brothers and sisters in law, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his many friends, including golfing, hunting and fishing buddies. He is going to be tremendously missed by so many who loved him. The Memorial Mass will be held at St. Eugene Catholic Church, 2400 W Hefner Road at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 17th. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to The Oklahoma Regional Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Association at 4606 E. 67th Street, Suite 103, Tulsa, OK 74136 in support of his son, Brett.