Edward was a member of the Carpenters Local 90 for over 50 years and then became an instructor. He was an Army veteran 101st Airborne Division from 1958 to 1964 and an avid golfer.
Edward is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lorina; daughters, Barbara and Sharon; step-son, Jim (Erin) Gidcumb Jr.; step-daughters, Kathy (Don) Montgomery and Jane Gidcumb; three grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; sisters, Wilma Watring and Claudia Fillicett.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Velma; brother, Harry.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church officiated by Father Tyler Tenbarge with burial to follow in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Alexander West Chapel, with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Linda E. White Hospice.
Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.
