Ed grew up in Florida and served in the United States Air Force. He worked for Lockheed Martin for more tan 30 years. Ed enjoyed flying model planes and helicopters.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Audrey Black; sons: Donald Guy Black and Edward Geoffrey Black; daughter, Kristina Bradshaw; brother, Jimmy Black; three grandchildren: Jessica Ramirez, Josh Black, and Jeremy Knowles; as well as one great-grandchild, Alexander Ramirez.
A graveside service will be held at Brevard Memorial Park on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 10AM.