1929 – 2018
Edward Carlton Blum, age 89, went to join his beloved wife, Dorothy Faye Blum, in heaven on April 19, 2018. He is survived by his daughters Linda Thornhill and Janet Swan; his sons Carl (Janice) Blum and Fred (Sheri) Blum, 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Ed Blum touched the lives of many in his church and community. He served in the US Navy and retired from Civil Service at Pensacola Naval Air Station. Ed was a deacon at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and a founding member of the Pleasant Grove Volunteer Fire Department.
Fishing and hunting were Ed Blum’s lifelong passions. He cared for family, friends, and our community with every part of his life. He loved his trees and garden, blessing us all with his careful & fruitful work.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 4:00PM to 6:00PM Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral Services will take place at 11:00AM, Monday, April 23, 2018 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Interment immediately following.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that gifts to honor the memory of Ed Blum be given to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 9301 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, FL 32507.
