Edward Joseph Fouche

Mr. Fouche was a native and life-long resident of Athens and graduated from Athens High School. He served in the United States Army 1967-1972 during the Vietnam War, serving as a radio operator and expert marksman. He then became a plumber and worked with Fouche Plumbing from 1982 until his retirement in 2006. Mr. Fouche was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who enjoyed spending time at home surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Genova Fuller; father, Tommy D. Fouche; brothers, Eugene Fouche and Roy Fuller and his wife, Delores; and his sister, Bette Jean Cox.

Mr. Fouche is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Gloria Fouche of Athens; children, Eddie Fouche and his wife, Dawn of Hull; Tammy Ridgeway and her husband, Arti of Statham; Robert Fouche of Canton; and Ashley Loftus and her husband, Matt of Cumming; sisters, Julia Ann Hayes and her husband, Larry of Watkinsville; and Barbara Huston and her husband, Bill of Athens; sister-in-law, Pat Fouche of Athens; eight grandchildren; many great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

A gathering of family and friends will be held 6:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday, November 21, 2021 in Bernstein Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held 11:30 AM Monday, November 22, 2021 in the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with Reverend Larry Pruitt officiating.

Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.

The family will receive guests at Bernstein Funeral Home, following the burial for a meal.

Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.