Mr. Edward Frank Novak

Edward Frank Novak, age 74 of Bethlehem, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015. He was a native of Chicago, IL and a graduate of Gage Park High School. He was in The US Army and served in Germany. He retired as a financial planner with American Express. He was a member of Bethlehem First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Men and Shared Journey Sunday School Class. He was certified as a Life Time Master Gardener by the University of Georgia and loved being the preschool hero “Farmer Ed” for all the children at the church, sharing his love for gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Nowakowski. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Lora Smith Novak of Bethlehem; a son, Marc Edward Novak of Athens; a sister, Pat Drop (Paul) and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Monday, June 1, 2015 at Smith Funeral Home from 4 until 7 PM. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Bethlehem First United Methodist Church . Interment will follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Garden of Hope Memorial Garden Fund at Bethlehem First United Methodist Church.