Name: Visitation for Edwin Carleton Gwaltney
Start: 2016-10-14T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-10-14T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Peninsula Funeral Home & Crematory

HAMPTON, VA. - Edwin "Ed" Carleton Gwaltney, 87, passed away on October 11, 2016. He was born in Newport News, Va., on January 10, 1929. He attended school in Newport News and was a 1947 graduate of Newport News High School. Growing up in East End, he was a newspaper carrier and was in the Boy Scouts. Ed was a timekeeper for the C&O Railroad before he started a long career in building materials sales. He worked for several firms including Benson & Phillips, Ranhorne & Granger, Nice Brothers, Mr. HOW Warehouse before landing at Lowes Contractor Sales. In retirement he worked part time for Newport News Waterworks. He was a Life Member of the Wythe Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Squad. He held several offices in the Fire Company including President, Vice President and Secretary. He served as President of the Firefighters Association of Tidewater. He also served as President of the Virginia State Firefighters Association from 1983-1985. He was a diehard Redskins fan, NASCAR fan and for many years, he could be found every Saturday night in the pits at Langley Speedway. Ed was preceded in death by his parents Winfield Scott & Margaret Wood Gwaltney; brother, Charles Gwaltney; sister, Kathleen Frost; daughter, Brenda Kennington; and grandson, David Scott Gwaltney. He is survived by sons, Larry Gwaltney (Carol), Doug Gwaltney (Vivian); grandchildren, Trisha (Jason), Steven, Brandon, Christopher and Shannon; along with great grandchildren, nieces, nephews. The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 p.m. on Friday, October 14, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A service celebrating Ed's life will follow at 1 p.m. at the Funeral Home, with the Rev. Brian Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park. Arrangements in the care of Peninsula Funeral Home.

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Published by Daily Press on Oct. 13, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Edwin Gwaltney

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10 Entries

Mark Vermeern

October 17, 2016

Larry, so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. He will be missed.

Carol Edwards Darrah

October 14, 2016

Larry,Doug and family,
I am so for the loss of your dad. He was well known in the community and I know he will be missed.
My condolences......

LARRY PHILLIPS

October 14, 2016

Larry & Carol,
I was so sorry to read about your father's passing. Even as he aged, he always remembered me when I would see him out. You have our deepest sympathies during this time.
Larry & Janet Phillips

Ed Guldner

October 14, 2016

In the late 1960's I met Ed & Larry as I became a member of the Wythe Fire Company & Rescue Squad family. Over the years I have often thought of Ed, especially each time I returned a garden hose to its reel as this action reminds me of how we worked together reeling up the booster line on Engine 31.

I also recall getting building materials from Ed at the Lowe's Contractor Supply on Jefferson Avenue.

A few years before I retired from the Waterworks, in the hallway outside my office, I heard once again the unique & unmistakable voice of Ed Gwaltney.

I extend to Larry & the entire family my deepest sympathy for the loss of a truly great man.

Eric Wooster

October 13, 2016

Larry,

So sorry to hear of your father's passing. I enjoyed speaking with him may times while at the Wythe station. Our prayers are with you.

Eric Wooster

SONNY AND BERNICE ROSCOPF

October 13, 2016

OUR PRAYERS AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY ARE WITH YOU LARRY, STEVEN AND FAMILY MEMBERS DURING THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE."BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN; FOR THEY WILL BE COMFORTED." MAT.5:4

Threasa Hudgins

October 13, 2016

My family has known Ed for many years, he was a great man and a good friend. He will be missed by all who knew him. RIP, we will see you on the other side.
(Jeneifer & Jody Brock)
(Threasa & Buddy Hudgins)
(Your friend Judy Rainey)
(Jenny & Bill Deuell)

Lottie Onks

October 13, 2016

I'm so sorry Larry to read of the passing of your Father. As soon as I saw the last name I thought is this person related to Larry. Your Father was a very active man from reading his obituary, that's what kept him living as long as he did, sounds like he wanted to keep doing things even after his retirement. We should all do that when retirement comes instead of sitting around doing nothing. May the happy memories you had with your Father get you through this sad time and then further down the road of life these memories you think of will make you smile. My condolences Larry to you and your family - Take Care

Terry Powell

October 13, 2016

Larry and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you peace at this difficult time. Love you!

Steven Gwaltney

October 13, 2016

I am relieved to know that you are at peace and in a better place. Grandaddy you will be missed!!!

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