James Edward "Ed" Handley

Ed was a graduate of Soddy Daisy High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He worked for the Secret Service for 4 years, and then retired from TVA. After his retirement he worked for the Natchez Shooters Supply Company.

He is a member of the Daisy Masonic Lodge F&AM # 706, where he served as Past Master. Ed is a member of the York Rite, Scottish Rite 32 degree KCCH, Worthy Patron Eastern Star with the Daisy Chapter, Illustrious Master MT Moriah Council # 95 and Lookout Commandry # 14.

Ed is a member of Dallas Bay Church where he was very active in his Sunday School Class.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clara “Nona” and J.D. “PaPaw” Handley.

Ed is survived by his wife of 42 years, Teresa A. Handley; sons, Adam (Misty) Handley and Bradley Handley; grandchildren, Dustin Blake and Isla Wren Handley; siblings, Tobie Handley, David (Rita) Handley and Rhonda Watkins; numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ed’s name to the Scottish Rite Mercy Shoe Fund, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Hospice of Chattanooga.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.