Edward is survived by his partner, Patricia; his son, Woody Heims; his daughters, Holly Pitti and Jamie Kowalski; his step-son, Kenneth Hicks; his grandchildren, Melissa, Justin, Tracy, Scott, Eric, Randy, Mitch, Bridget, Zach and Syd; his great grandchildren, Jerzii and Dylan; his sister, Jean Fitzgerald Griffith. He was predeceased by his son, Paul Heims.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 5:00 - 7:00 at the Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 4061 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale.