Edward had proudly served his country for 20 years in both the United States Navy and the United States Air Force before retiring. Edward is preceded in death by both his parents, his wife of 42 years Mary Ann, a son Edward, and a grandson Joshua. He is survived by three daughters Darlene, Debbie, and DeAnna, grandchildren Teri, Farrell, Shannon, Patanga, Quinten, Heather and Jenny, great grandchildren Gabe, Amirra, Adonis, Kyla, Jayden, Crew and one brother William, along with many nieces and nephews.