
Keith Strange | The News
Flags across the state are flying at half-staff Tuesday in memory of Sen. Don East, who died early Monday morning following complications from a back surgery. Gov. Beverly Perdue ordered all flags in the state to fly at half-staff Tuesday until sunset as a tribute to the Surry County legislator. Funeral services for East are set for Friday at 2 p.m. See page A3 for his full obituary.
Flags across the state are flying at half-staff Tuesday in memory of Sen. Don East, who died early Monday morning following complications from a back surgery. Gov. Beverly Perdue ordered all flags in the state to fly at half-staff Tuesday until sunset as a tribute to the Surry County legislator. Funeral services for East are set for Friday at 2 p.m. See page A3 for his full obituary.

















