January 14, 1929 – April 17, 2018
Edward “Eddie” Norris Caverly, age 89, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Eddie was born on January 14, 1929 in Groveland, Massachusetts.
Eddie was loved, admired and respected by his family, church family, friends and neighbors. He is survived by his daughter, Marcia Davis of Orlando; his son, Neil Caverly (Cheryl) of Bradenton, Florida; and daughter, Sandy Hughes (Joe) of Barnesville, Ohio; 6 grandchildren, Jennifer (Tony) Cyr, Rick (Hannah) Davis, Stephen (Valerie) Davis, Christen Caverly, David Caverly, Chrissy Hughes; and 3 great grandchildren. Eddie is also survived by his 2 sisters-in-law, Peggy Caverly and Shirley Caverly and cousins, Marcia, Jay and Micki.
Eddie is preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Lillian Caverly, two brothers, Richard and Donald Caverly and daughter, Deborah Caverly.
Eddie grew up in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. During his high school years he worked summers as camp counselor at the YMCA as well as working at the local grocery store. After graduating from Farmington High School in 1947 he continued working in the grocery business. In 1951 he married Georgianna Bickford and they moved to Florida in 1953. In Florida he continued his career in the grocery business, working with Publix, Fairway Markets, Piggly Wiggly and Goodings in advertising and marketing until his retirement.
A hard-working man, Eddie enjoyed many interests and hobbies, including woodworking, photography, acrylic and oil painting, reading and tinkering around his house, which he loved. Eddie also had a love for model railroading, steam locomotives and trains.
A long time member of the College Park United Methodist Church in Orlando, Eddie enjoyed singing in the choir. He was involved with the music ministry, men’s group, singing and teaching in his Sunday school class.
Eddie was a special Christian man who will always be remembered as the loving, kind, generous, man he was. Eddie was dearly loved by all who knew him and will be deeply missed.
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