Shank, Edward L. 79, passed away on December 13, 2016. He is survived by his son, William and his wife Deborah Shank and her son David Ratliff of VA, daughter Joanne Carter of Tampa, FL; grandchildren Jennifer Deuterman and Michael E. Shank; great-grandchildren Tyler and Sophia Deuterman. He was preceded in death by his wife of 17 years Meg Shank. Ed proudly and faithfully served in the US Army for 26.5 years as a Lt. Colonel where he received a Bronze Star and was a Purple Heart recipient. Ed previously lived in TN and eventually retired to Florida. He was a gifted woodworker and loved HO electric trains. Ed will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors at a later date. Services are under the care of Blount & Curry Carrollwood Chapel, 3207 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa, FL. Words of comfort may be shared at www.blountcurycarrollwood.com