Edward William Eady

On January 10th, 1936 Edward William Eady was born to James and Lula Eady in Narcoossee, Florida. Edward was one of eleven children born to this union. Edward was raised in a Christian home with Christian values by loving parents who taught the love of God; to trust in Him was paramount; and where family was everything above all. Edward accepted Christ at an early age at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church Narcoossee. Edward supported his church spiritually and financially very faithfully over the years. Edward was educated at Rosenthal School in Narcoossee, Florida, and graduated from Kissimmee High School in 1954, where he was a star basketball and baseball player. Edward was awarded a basketball scholarship to Edward Waters Junior College in Jacksonville, Florida. He attended Edward Waters Junior College for one year and opted out to enlist in what would become his career achievement, an enlistment into the United States Army. In 1962 Edward found his bride, the late Muriel H. Eady. There were no children born to this union, but many beloved family members became their children. Master Sergeant Eady completed 33 years of active duty service. There were 3 tours of duty in Vietnam, Korea, Japan, and Germany. On Saturday, May 18th 2019 he transitioned from this earthly post to an Army mansion prepared by his commander in chief, Jesus Christ. Edward leaves to cherish his memory and the many, many military stories to brother: Wallace V. Eady (Gladys dec.), Inherited Brothers: Edmund Hill of Tampa, Florida, Willie L. Jones of Narcoossee, Florida and Samuel L. McMillon II (deceased); sisters: Letha M. Kemp (James, dec.), Elizabeth Holcy (Johnnie, dec.) all of Narcoossee, Florida; sisters-in-laws: Alice V. Eady (David, dec.) of St. Cloud, Florida, Reverend Cora E. Hill of Dade City, Florida; Norma Hankerson of Dade City, Florida, Dorothy Johnson of Tampa, Florida; brother-in-law: Ernest Lane (Daisy, dec.) of Trenton, New Jersey; God-Son: Samuel L. McMillon III (Sylvia) of Orlando, Florida, and a host of nieces and nephews from the Eady Family that he adored, as well as his Osceola and Orange County family, and his extended family, The Barringtons.

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Edward William Eady

January 10, 1936 - May 18, 2019