Edward L Handlin

Edward entered this life on December 12, 1929 in Dallas, Texas at the same Baylor Hospital he would eventually be relieved of his duty. Born to James “Jim” and Minnie Weeks Handlin.

Edward grew up in south Dallas and began working as a young age, finding his stride in the trucking industry where he delivered liquid air and oxygen to the hospitals for The National Cylinder Gas Company (NCG) and their later subsidiaries.

Edward’s life really began while sitting in church when he first saw the love of his life, LaFaye Rippy. The two would marry on January 6, 1948 and spend 71 devoted years together until her passing in 2019.

Outside of work and spending time with his precious family, Edward enjoyed spending time at his home in Balch Springs, working on his yard, on his old red tractor.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Minnie Handlin; his beloved wife LaFaye Rippy Handlin; and his siblings, Walter Handlin, JD Handlin, Gilbert Handlin, Lonnie Handlin, and Maybelle Handlin.

He is survived by his children, Brenda Handlin Marshall and husband Bobby; James Handlin and wife Kay; grandchildren, Keith Marshall, Lori West, Scott Handlin, Jeremiah Handlin, Travis Handlin, and Krystal Handlin; 16 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren, and one on the way