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1927 - 2012
Mr. Edward French, age 85, passed away Friday afternoon, December 7, 2012 at Twin Oaks Retirement Home and Assisted Living in Gowen. He was born January 23, 1927 in Solon Township, the son of Munson and Florence (Shotwell) French. Along with his three brothers, Ed proudly served his country in the United States Army in World War II. He retired from General Motors after many years of employment. He is survived by his children, Shirley (Michael) Harris of Florida, Sherry Decker of Lakeview, and Bert (Renee) Fountain of Greenville; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine G. French; and his brothers, Howard, Wyon, and Raymond French. Friends and relatives may greet the family Tuesday, December 11, 2012 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM at Hurst Funeral Home, where military honors will be rendered under the auspices of the Ray I. Booth American Legion Post 101, Greenville. Private burial will follow in Oakfield Township Cemetery.
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There are currently 5 condolences.
LARRY & SUSAN (BREWSTER) ANSTETT
Thursday December 13, 2012 at
12:01 PM
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Ed was a gentleman and it was always a pleasure chatting with him at Halfway Restaurant. He always had a cinnamon candy for us. My dad, Roy Brewster, always spoke highly of Ed as well, riding back in forth to work together. So sorry for your loss, he will be sadly missed by many.
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Rich Ring
Tuesday December 11, 2012 at
12:20 PM
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To the entire family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
God will comfort you during these difficult days. Allow him to bless you as we know he will.
My thoughts and prayers are with you thru out this entire holiday season. Remember our loved ones live on in each and every one of us, so if we watch and listen carefully we will see our loved ones in each of us.
God Bless,
Rich Ring and Family.
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Mary Flanery
Tuesday December 11, 2012 at
10:43 AM
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Many fond memories of Ed & your Mom when we lived next door. Shirley- you were our one and only
sitter for the kids.
MAY ED REST IN PEACE NOW.
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Gerald and Mary Ellen Tovatt
Tuesday December 11, 2012 at
1:22 AM
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Mike, Shirley, Bert, Renee. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Jennie Moody
Monday December 10, 2012 at
2:20 PM
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Sherry and Family,So sorry to see that your dad passed away in todays paper. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and famlies .I know it is so hard to let a parent go, but he is not suffering any more. If there is anything that I can do to help, just call me. Love and sympathy to all.Jennie
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