Earl East Obituary
We announce the death of Earl East of Karnak, Illinois, who passed away on July 15, 2026, at the age of 78. Earl will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Earl East to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willard East and Aliene East (Byerly); his wife Constance East (Astin); and his sisters, Karen Holshouser and Sharon Richards.
He is survived by: his children, Tracy Joyner (Sandy), Judy Runkle, Mary Burgess (Gary) and Dwayne Joyner (Ashlee); his pet Cody; and his siblings, Mary Ludlow, Russell East (Marlene), James East and Shirlee East. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made in Earl's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
