Edgar “Ed” Earnest, beloved husband of Olivia E. Byrd (nee Botelho). Loving father of Deborah A. (John) Dunlap of Elkton, MD, Lita M. (Robert) Carroll of Loveland, OH, and Frederick E. (Cammie) Byrd of Louisville, KY. Dear brother of Kathryn B. Nardo and the late Orville “Hank” Byrd, Jr.. Cherished grandfather of John “Chris” (Paula) Dunlap Jr., Julina (Philip) Garcia, Sean (Lauren) Sennet, Brittany (Aaron) Coomer, and Daniel Byrd. Great-grandfather of Brendan and Isaiah. Edgar passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015 at age 87. Ed was a private pilot and very proud of his military service in the Navy at the end of World War II. Services at a later date, Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, DE. Online condolences may be made at www.schmidtdhonaukucnerfunerals.com.
