"I never met Ed in person, but we spend a few hours on the phone figuring out one of his last hunting rifles over the course of a couple months back in 2018. I think we spend just as much time talking about family and sharing past hunting trips as we did figuring out his rifle. He seemed like a very genuine, humble and kind man. sincerely Jace "
In loving memory of
Edward William Andrews Jr.
March 3, 1949 - July 21, 2020
Edward (Ed) William Andrews, Jr., 71, of Ocala, Fl passed away on Tuesday 07/21/2020. Ed was born in Las Angeles, CA to Betty and Ed Andrews, He went to James Island High School in SC. Ed then went on to become an amazing craftsman, building surf board, water slides, and much more. Eventually Ed landed in Telluride, Colorado where he furthered his education and started his own Real Estate company. Ed loved and is loved by his family and friends. His passions was sports, softball, fishing, hunting, racing. really he enjoyed all sports. Ed is survived by his Wife Robin Andrews of Ocala, Step-daughter Angi Luffman, Son in law Jake Luffman, grand-daughters Kylee Boyles and Shelby Luffman all of Ocala, Sister Mindy Baldwin, brother in law Scott Baldwin, of Escalon, CA, brother Matthew Andrews, sister in law Diana Andrews of Bluffton SC, brother Warren Andrews, sister in law Alisa Andrews of Carson City, NV.
Many nieces and nephews from the east coast to the west coast and all in between He is preceded in death by Mother Betty Lippicolo and Father Ed Andrews, Sr.
*For those that cannot attend the service, it will be streamed live on www.Robertsfunerals.com*
Tributes
"I first met Ed in the fall of 1987. He has stayed in my parents home it Atlanta. He was a rebel who wasn?t afraid to go up against the big guys. He was his own man He appreciated the area around Telluride, not just the town. There was definitely only one Ed Andrews and I admired and respected him very much. He led a very full life but died too young and I am very sorry for your loss. Charlie Simons Sea Island Georgia "
"Robin & Family: It?s with a heavy heart that I share my story of Ed . Three years ago I met Ed - competing against him in Florida Half Century softball . After a tournament , we went to lunch & got to know each other . We had an instant bond & I was drawn by his genuine love for life . Talking about his cancer , i was amazed at his positive attitude & conveyed that he was an ?inspiration ? to me . I was committed to keeping in touch & he became a ?brother? to me. After every tournament , I would engage in a prayer group & ask all ballplayers to pray for healing for my ?brother ?. Over the last few months, I tried to encourage Ed & shared the message of Jim Valvano - ? Don?t give up , Don\'t ever give up?. Due to my health issues , I have been unable to fly down to spend his last days with him. We talked about reuniting in Colorado , a place I?ve never seen . If you?re lucky, you meet one or two people in a lifetime that make an impression & hold a special place in your heart forever . That was my friend , Ed . As believers in Christ , we know this not the end & we will joyfully reunite in God?s majestic kingdom. I look forward to that day - to once again see my ?Brother in Christ? . R.I.P. my friend - If I can offer any help to the family , I would be honored to help in any way . Alan Guzzo 50456 Beechwood Ct Plymouth , Mi 48170 ( 734-389-3169 ) "
"Ed was a fine man. A mountain man, great ball player, and a solid Christian. I wish I had spent more time with him. He?ll be missed on the Mesa. Bernie J"
"My older cousin impressed me so much. He was such a beautiful man. I surely looked up to him. I love you cuzzo. I can see you playing softball with Jesus himself. Gentle soul. ??????"
"Ed was a hard working, hard playing man that loved the Lord with all his heart. I could see it in his eyes when he spoke of his love for and relationship with his God. We will miss him. Dave and Megan Thompson"
"Dear Andrews Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Ed was truly one of a kind and will be missed by all who knew him. "
"I?m so blessed that Ed came into our lives. He will surely be missed. "