"Sorry to hear of your loss. You all were good people & I enjoyed doing business with you when I lived in Washington. I will keep you & your family in my prayers."
In loving memory of
Edward Ray Yeager
February 15, 1935 - October 27, 2010
Edward Ray Yeager, age 75, of Washington passed away at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday at his residence. Born February 15, 1935 in Washington he was the son of Joseph Ray and Imo Grace (Roberson) Yeager. He was a U.S. Army veteran and attended Vincennes University and Indiana College of Mortuary Science. He worked as a funeral director until 1978 when he opened Yeager Hardware which later evolved into Yeager Antique Restoration from which he retired in 2001. He was a member of the K of C and F.O.P. He was a "Railroad Buff" and enjoyed woodworking but most of all he enjoyed his granddaughters. He is survived by his wife, Marcia (Edwards) Yeager, whom he married December 9, 1961; two sons, Edward L. Yeager of Bloomfield and Joseph R. Yeager of Georgetown, Ky; two granddaughters, Hannah Jane and Avery Grace Yeager. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Barbara Ann Yeager. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday at Ed Lee Mortuary with Yvonne Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery with military graveside rotes by the Washington American Legion and VFW. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 pm on Tuesday at Ed Lee Mortuary. Memorial donations may be made to Helping Hearts Hospice, P. O. Box 760, Washington, IN 47501. Online condolences may be made at www.edleemortuary.com.
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"Dear Marcia and family, I am so sorry to hear of Ed, Sr's, passing. He was quite a remarkable man. I thank all of you for being such good friends of my family. Without your support, my family would have been bereft when my brother passed away in 1981. I pray that I can be of some support to all of you in your time of sorrow. Love, Holly"
"Sorry to hear about your loss, and hope your mother is doing good. Carol Hughes"
"Ed, Nancy and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May God bless your family. Your mother, you and your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May the Holy Spirit comfrot you, Larry and Nancy Phelps"
"I have done business with Edward. You could not have found a nicer man. Please accept my condolences to all of the family and friends."
"Ed and family, So sorry to hear of your father's passing. I will be praying for you and your family. May your many memories be a comfort during this very difficult time."