Eddie married Barbara Wallace in October 1973. Together they had nine children. Eight sons and one daughter. Family meant everything to Eddie. He always loved Friday family pizza nights with pizza pop in $0.25 jukebox at Sir Pizza. He would go into places just to play the claw machines He really enjoyed that. He enjoyed playing basketball with his sons and nephews, playing horseshoes with everyone. He loved playing the guitar and harmonica, going on casino trips with his family, Bowling, Weekend visits with his grandchildren, Late night fishing trips with his son James and Grandsons and Granddaughter, Playing cards and Yahtzee. He had a love for Yahtzee and would play with or without Mom. Always watched wrestling, Never missed a chance to Bitch and complain about his favorite MSU team's. He had a deep love for his pet's. The love for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren was bigger than life. He was the most selfless man we have ever known. He made sure to take care of everyone above and beyond himself.
Eddie was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Marion ~ His daughter Marion ~ Sister's Jeanette, Violet, Laura ~ Brother's Chuck and Bob ~ Infant grandchildren Elliott, Aubrey. He is survived by his Loving Lady ~ (Wife) Barbara. Children ~ Edward, John (Melissa) Jerry (Jamie) James (Autumn) Leroy (Rebecca) Danny (Ardath) Eric, Wayne. Siblings~ Twin Sister Betty (Debbie) Dorothy (Clyde) Fred (Dorie)
Dale ( Debbie) Brother in Law ~ Mark Wallace (Kim) ~ Sister in Law Linda Whitmore ~ Grandchildren Taylor Williams, Alexis, Harley, Elijah Bennett-King, Issac, Josie, Michelle, Hannah, Arminta, Izzabella, Lillyann, Wyatt, Olivia, Emmett, Anthony, Arianna, Brandon Decker, Brent Decker. Great Grandchildren ~ Asia, Aubriana, Avi'yana, Madysenn, Aaralyn and 3 more to be born this year. Many many many nieces and nephew's who all loved him dearly....
And the Grandchildren say Grandpa made the best Eggs and Omelettes ever :)
