Louis Mitchell Easley, 65, of Coffeyville, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, at his home.
He was born on November 25, 1960, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Charles Louis and Dorothy Jaunita (Shamblin) Easley. Louis grew up and attended school in Coffeyville graduating from Field Kindley High School.
A lifelong resident of Coffeyville, Louis went to work for the City of Coffeyville in 1978, in the wastewater department. He retired in 2024 as Superintendent of the Wastewater Department after many years of faithful service. Beyond his dedication to his work, Louis was an avid outdoorsman who found great joy in fishing and hunting. He also spent many hours chopping and splitting wood and could fix anything mechanical, a skill he used generously to help others.
Louis is survived by his mother, Dorothy Eavenson, and step-father, Haskell Eavenson. He was a loving father to his sons, Mitchell and Elijah Easley, and his daughter, Elizabeth Battaglear. He was a proud grandfather to Michael Battaglear and Matthew Easley. Louis also leaves behind his sister, Laura Bodenhamer, and niece, Brandy Jordan. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Easley, and his grandson, Jacob Easley.
A funeral service celebrating Louis's life will be held Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lighthouse Church of God, 920 Lewark St. in Coffeyville with Pastor Aaron Phillips of Skiatook Church of God officiating. Burial will follow in Robbins Cemetery west of Coffeyville.
Friends may call on Wednesday, September 23rd from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.
We invite you to share your memories of Louis and upload photos to his memorial page at www.dwbfh.com.
