Rex Allen Eastham, 74, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset. He was born on July 31, 1951 in Russell County, a son of the late Grace Whittle Eastham and Kirby Eastham.
Rex was a farmer and formerly employed at General Electric, Tecumseh, and worked at Popplewell’s Alligator Boat Dock for 18 years. He was a hard worker and always provided for his family. Rex was a “people person”, loved to engage with others, and was the type of person that never met a stranger. His presence will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.
SURVIVORS:
His beloved wife of 46 years: Nancy Lee Eastham
1 son: Jason Eastham of Russell Springs
2 daughters: Amy Eastham and Amber (and Brian) Grippe, both of Russell Springs
3 sisters: Gayla Sue Kerr of Russell Springs, Treva (and Roger) Meirose of Ohio, and Tina Milliner of Bowling Green
4 grandchildren: David Eastham, Jr., Dakota Eastham, Madison Snow, Maxton Grippe, and one on the way;
1 great-grandchild: Jayden Martin
A host of nieces & nephews
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, David Eastham; and a sister, Phyllis Holder.
Funeral service: Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Troy Coffey and Bro. Billy Silverman officiating
Burial: Sunshine at Pine Grove Cemetery
Visitation: 5:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, January 15, and will resume at 7:30 AM on Friday
Pallbearers: Jason Eastham, Jayden Martin, Rodney Eastham, Kyle Hall, Roger Meirose, and Wesley Davis
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to offset the cost of funeral expenses.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
