He was born September 27, 1925 in Wheeling West Virginia. He graduated from Triadelphiigh in 1943. He served in the Army and was given an Honorable Discharge in 1947.
On February 23. 1946 he married Mary Helen Mercer of wheeling West Virginia. They had two sons, Chuck and Bob and two daughters Nona and Wanda.
In 1956 they moved to Arizona, Edward work for Hughes for several years. He also became a relator. He was very involved with the Tucson Jacees and Vigilante Group which help kept the west alive. He had volunteer for the Tucson Rodeo for over 40 years.
In 1987 he retired to train horses and mules. He loved to hunt and work with animals.
Preceded in death by daughter Wanda in 1957 and wife Helen in 2005. He is survived by two sons Chuck and Bob and Daughter Nona McAllister. Eight Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren.
Celebration of Life will be held Saturday March 7 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at 2290 W. Ken Morgan Place, Vail, Arizona.
