Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

James Tommy Eastep, a cherished family man known for his loving and generous spirit, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024, in Columbia. Born on July 2, 1952, in Spring Hill, Tommy was a bundle of kindness and joy to all who knew him throughout his 71 years.

Raised in the unique environment of an orphanage where his late parents, Jessie Lee Eastep Sr. and Maggie Carene Dugger Eastep, worked, Tommy developed an early sense of community and service. His childhood experiences at the orphanage instilled in him the values of compassion and helpfulness, which he carried with him throughout his li...