Michael Ray Easley, age 52, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2007 in a local hospital. He was of the Christian faith. He was employed with Walmart for twenty years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marlyn I. Easley. He is survived by his father, Edward Ray Easley of Cleveland; several cousins also survive. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2007 at Hilcrest Memorial Gardens with Pastor Jeannie Cissom officiating. Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.