Edgar "Daniel" Easley
Aug 15th, 1996 - Mar 11th, 2026- Birth Date: Aug 15, 1996
- Death Date: Mar 11, 2026
- Funeral Date: Mar 27, 2026 at 10:00 am
- Location: Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, Little Rock, AR 72205
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Biography:
Edgar “Daniel” Easley passed away after a long, hard-fought battle against addiction at the age of 29. Known for his charm, humor, and love for dogs and sports, he was a light to those who knew him.
Daniel was born in Little Rock, Arkansas in August of 1996 to David and Diane Easley. Daniel attended Our Lady of the Holy Souls School followed by Catholic High School for Boys.
Daniel spent the last three years of his life in Los Angeles, California. Shortly before his death, he had several meaningful conversations with friends and family about the role God had played in his life since moving out there.
Despite his best efforts to overcome his addiction, the grip was too strong. We remember Daniel not for his mistakes, but for the loving son, brother and friend he was.
Daniel is survived by his parents Diane and David Easley, his sister Katie McClanahan (Alan, George and Claire) and his brother Benjamin Easley (Lexie). He is also survived by his grandparents Edgar Easley and Betty Jo Foreman Easley, and countless aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A funeral mass will be offered for Daniel on Friday, March 27th at 10am at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church. Visitation will take place on Thursday, March 26th at Ruebel Funeral Home from 5-7pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wolfe Street Foundation’s Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) at wolfestreet.org/donate or Wolfe Street Foundation P.O. Box 3708 Little Rock, AR 72203.
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that you are not alone in this, and our hearts are with you during this incredibly difficult time.
Choosing to honor Daniel through support of the Wolfe Street Foundation’s Youth Empowerment Program is a beautiful act of love and hope. In the midst of such loss, your decision to create hope for others is deeply meaningful. We are honored to carry his legacy forward, and your impact will touch many lives.
Daniel’s life mattered, and he will be remembered.
With deepest sympathy,
Wolfe Street Foundation
Our hearts are heavy with the loss of Daniel. I will always cherish my memories of him with your trips to St. Louis in summer, Christmas, and family reunions.
He always had ideas for starting his own business from a t-shirt business using his own artwork to car detailing. He was an entrepreneur with lots of ideas, even as a teenager.
He will be sorely missed. I am comforted believing that he is at peace and met in heaven by Gma Dorothy and they will have lots of conversations about the STL Cardinals this season.
Love to you all
Pat Jeske
Hopefully they can send love to you as you deal with such sadness.
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I didn’t know Daniel, but based on the comments, he must have gotten his sense of humor from you, David. I can only imagine your pain; I pray for comfort and peace for you in the weeks and years ahead.
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Please know that the entire Hayes/Bratton family is holding you in prayer and love. We feel your pain as we too lost our much loved Wells to addiction.
Daniel is with you each and every day, of that we are sure. Our entire family is but a call away if we can do anything to lessen your grief or simply to offer a shoulder for support from one family to another. Daniel's humor and loving spirit left an indelible mark on those who knew him. A true dog whisperer if ever there was one.
May the Peace of the Lord be with each of you. Mark and Alison Hayes, Colin Hayes, Franz Hayes and Bliss Bratton.