"I was sorry to hear about Ed, your family is in our prayers. I am glad to know he is reaping his rewards, for a life well lived as a christen teacher. He was an inspiration to my boys and a very good teacher of the word. Our family has many fond memories of him and your whole family. God Bless you all"
In loving memory of
Edward Boyd Edrington
February 4, 2021 - November 13, 2020
Edward Boyd Edrington, age 72, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 13, 2020. Edward was born on February 25, 1948 in Velpen to William Boyd and Lottie Elizabeth (Kelley) Edrington.
He is survived by his three children, Tonja (Boyd) Toler of Petersburg, Tammy Abbott of Evansville and Jason (Shelley) Edrington of Petersburg; three sisters Isabell Disney of New Albany, IN, Linda McCandless of Petersburg and Tracie Alday of Huntingburg and seven grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Robert Kelley and David Edrington and sister Lenora Whitehead.
Edward faithfully served the Lord and was loved by many. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Ed Lee Mortuary North Chapel from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm with Pastor Scott Fulcher and Pastor John Clark officiating. Military burial rites will follow at Sugarland Memory Gardens given by the Washington American Legion and VFW.
The family would like memorial donations to go to Bible Baptist Church, P.O. Box 154, Otwell, IN 47564. Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com. All arrangements were entrusted to Ed Lee Mortuary.
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"My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know the loss of losing someone you love. I remember when I started school. And your home was the first place my dad would let me stay. Your family was welcoming. I will never forget that. Your dad was a great person. He will truly be missed."
"I am sorry for your loss praying for you and your family. I am glad to have known such a great man if God. I know the hole that he has left behind will be filled with memories and love that he has given all of you though the years. God heals all and I know how hard it is but he can run again. Love you all and know if you need anything I am just a text away."
"I never got to meet you but Ik by the stories tracie & Nathan has told me Ik your a great man may you Rest In Peace you will be missed"