He was born on July 6, 1930. He enjoyed 89 years on the wonderful world with his family. He was born to Phillip and Odelia Vice in Ged, Louisiana but home was Vinton, Louisiana. Edward was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Vinton and the Knights of Columbus Council #6103. He was employed by Bridgestone/Firestone as a Lab Supervisor until his retirement. After his retirement, he became involved with the people that he loved from the town of Vinton. He went on to serve them in the capacity of Justice of The Peace (2 terms), elected Chief of Police (2 terms), served as Alderman (1 term) and the President of the Louisiana Police Chief Association (1987-1988). It was his joy to be able to serve the people of the Town of Vinton. He had a lifelong love of Vinton and it's citizens. He found many ways to support them anonymously. In his youth, he coached Little League Baseball and Football. He was an avid Vinton Lions fan. His favorite pass time when he truly retired was to sit on his porch and to wave at all the people that passed by his home.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Odelia Vice; his loving wife, Lorena Marie Vice; sister, Beulah Trahan; brother, Ludren Vice; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Left to cherish his memories is his children, James Vice (Donna), Judith Vice, Michael Walker (Vita) of Willis, Texas, Susan Berry (Tom), Thomas Vice (Carol), Stacey McDermott (Darby) of Galveston, Texas, and Edwin Vice. He was also the proud PiPaw of 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Edward passed away on April 12, 2020 and is welcomed into Heaven by the love of his life, Lorena, and God. He loved his children and grandchildren. He will be missed by all.
A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 15 in Big Woods Cemetery. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. The family would like to give special thanks to Mrs. Dolores Breaux for her care and friendship. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
