YORKTOWN — Our loving father, husband, paw-paw, old pop-pop and uncle, Edward Odell “Ed” Garner, peacefully passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2021.
He was born to Marvin and Pauline Garner in Selma, North Carolina. Ed grew up in both Selma, North Carolina, and Newport News when his family moved to the area. Ed enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1954 and served with the 11th Airborne Division, 553rd Military Police Company, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Ed married his beloved wife, Eva L. May, on Nov. 2, 1956. Together, they raised three daughters, Teresa “Terri” (John) Walton, Mitzie (Robert) Puakea and Stacy Garrett. Ed is survived by his two daughters, Terri and Mitzie; and three grandsons and six great-grandchildren.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Stacy; sister, Irene McClelland; and his beloved wife just seven weeks ago.
Ed worked as a sheet metal mechanic in the HVAC industry. In the eyes of his family, he was a “jack-of-all-trades.” Whenever he set out to do a project, he completed it as well, if not better, than any skilled craftsman. His tenacity was passed down to his daughters.
Ed loved to hunt and fish, and that love was passed down to his grandsons and great-grandsons. He routinely met with his friends at the Tabb McDonald’s to hold Congress as they tried to solve the world’s problems.
There will be a private funeral service for Ed. Interment will be held in Albert G. Horton Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Peninsula SPCA.
