Edward was born and raised in Pittsburg, PA. Ed was proud to have served his country by enlisting in the Navy immediately after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. During the last two years of his service, Edward was stationed in Miami, Florida. He relocated there immediately following the war. He initially worked servicing fuel tanks for Belcher Oil Company and, working his way up, he retired as Vice President of Operations. In his spare time, Edward was an avid bowler and golfer. He also enjoyed cards, board games and visiting and dining with family and friends. Moreover, he enjoyed helping others, and when he became unable in his later years to help physically, he would regularly phone, visit and send flowers to anyone who needed a smile.
When Ed retired he relocated to Port Saint Lucie to concentrate on his golf game. Here he was was a proud member of the First Presbyterian Church on Walton Rd., the Legacy Golf and Tennis Club, and the WOWs - Widows and Widowers Group of the PGA Reserve. He was also proud of supporting his community through charitable contributions to the VFW, Treasure Coast Hospice and the TC Food Bank among others.
If you've lived in PSL over the last 25 years, chances are you have met Ed who always had a handshake or salute and a few kind words for any and all passersby.
Edward was preceded in death by his wife, best friend, and partner of 60 years, Alice Riddell Travers.
Survivors include 2 nieces, 8 grandnieces and nephews, 20 great grandnieces and nephews, and 3 great great grandnieces and nephews.
A visitation will take place on Thursday July 26, 2018 from 5-7pm at Aycock Funeral Home, 1504 SE Floresta Drive Port St. Lucie, Florida 34983. A funeral service will take place honoring Edward on Friday July 27, 2018 at 11am also at Aycock Funeral Home. Committal Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice , 5000 Dunn Rd., Fort Pierce, Florida 34981 or Treasure Coast Food Bank, 401 Angle Rd., Fort Pierce, Florida 34947.
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