
Born in Alabama, raised in Ft. Walton Beach with his mother & grandparents. His grandfather was one of the best master carpenters in the panhandle of Florida. He learned his way around carpentry from him. By the age of 15 years old, he was a butcher in the slaughterhouse in Lakeland, Florida.
Serving in the Army, he retired as Master Sergeant. He was able to travel Vietnam, France & Germany, in the Vietnam War.
He loved being on the road, driving the 18 wheeler. He was so proud when he received the Million Mile award from The Warren Pearce Company.
He loved to laugh and especially loved to make others laugh.
He was a really great person, he loved to talk and "shoot the bull." He never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone. He would give you the shirt off of his back if he saw you needed it. Country western movies, Bill Gaither Trio, Lawrence Welk, Hee Haw, country & gospel music were all some of his favorites.
Ed is survived by his Daughter, Paula Sheldon (husband Rob), grandchildren Logan, Tierney & Chase of St. Mary's County, Maryland, his Son, Keith Broxson, grandson Brody of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, wife, Bonnie Broxson, and her children Tami Jones & Ted Smith, and 7 grandkids & 26 great grandkids all from Columbus, Ohio area
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