John James Eastland was born in Kerrville, TX on February 22, 2017 and returned to heaven on April 24, 2017. John's wonderful life was filled with love and joy surrounded by his devoted family. His three brothers, Edward, Andrew, and Walker, loved to pet and hold their baby every chance they got. The celebration of John's baptism was held on Easter Sunday 2017 surrounded by friends and family. \r\n \r\nJohn is preceded in death by his namesakes, his uncle, James Moulton Eastland and his grandfather, Andrew John Howard. \r\n \r\nJohn is survived by his loving parents Edward and Mary Liz Eastland and his adoring big brothers Edward, Andrew, and Walker. He is also survived by great-grandmothers Artie Lee Hinds and Fannie Louise Tapper, grandparents Dick and Tweety Eastland and Bruce and Denise Cartwright, aunts and uncles, Richard and Leslie Eastland, Britt and Catie Eastland, Lindsay Eastland, Jason and Hilary Howard, Hinds and Eriona Howard, and Link Cartwright as well as many beloved cousins. \r\n \r\nA memorial service for John will be held Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 10 am at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ryan Barnett officiating.\r\n \r\nMemorials may be given to First United Methodist Church, 321 Thompson Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028.\r\n \r\n"From the fullness of His grace, we have received one blessing after another." John 1:16\r\n \r\n"I will lift my eyes up to the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, maker of heaven and earth." Psalm 121:1-2\r\n \r\nJesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14\r\n