EDWARD LEWIS "BIG ED" KRISTON

EDWARD LEWIS "BIG ED" KRISTON obituary, Haines City, FL

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EDWARD KRISTON Obituary

EDWARD "BIG ED" LEWIS
KRISTON, 76

LAKE WALES - Edward "Big Ed" Lewis Kriston, 76, of Lake Wales, formerly of Winter Haven, died Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at the Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center due to heart failure.
Born June 2, 1937 in Omar, West Virginia he move to Florida over 50 years ago. Mr. Kriston was the Co-Owner of W.M. Kriston and Sons. He was of the Baptist faith and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Mr. Kriston is survived by a son, Bruce Nickless of Haines City; 2 daughters, Penny Ann Taylor and Cheryl Ferguson of Lake Wales; a brother, Donnie Kriston of Winter Haven; 3 grandchildren, Tracie Ferguson, Chris Ferguson and Jeremiah Nickless; and 3 great- grandchildren, Cody, Cierra and Brayon Nickless.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00PM on Monday, October 28, 2013 at Oak Ridge Funeral Care in Winter Haven. Funeral Services will be at 2:00PM Monday in the Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will follow at Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent at www.oakridgefuneralcare.com

Published by The Ledger from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2013.
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Not a day goes by that I do not miss you! I love you!❤

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October 21, 2020

Tracie Ferguson

October 22, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss, know that he is at peace and the memories you have made over the years will keep his spirit alive. He will never be forgotten.

Theresa Mannion

November 11, 2013

Pa...I will never forget you, you were my hero and always will be! There will never be another man that can take your place in my heart, thank you so much for all of your love and support..and the fact that you never had to do any of it makes you that much more special in my eyes. You were the most gentle and kind man I have ever known..I will always love you pa!! Love Tracie

Tracie Ferguson

October 30, 2013

This great man took everyone in as if they were family. I will never forget the kindness he showed me. Really not a lot of people who genuinely care for others but Pa did. I am so sorry for the family and the loss of such a wonderful man. You will be remembered forever Pa. Love you, Amanda

Amanda Fenley

October 28, 2013

Thinking of and praying for your family, God bless.

Kara Sanford

October 28, 2013

A sweet kind man who cared for his family is at rest. He suffers no more. I will miss you. Sherril

October 28, 2013

I'm SO sorry to hear of Pa's passing! My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Love, Amanda

Amanda Vance

October 28, 2013

You will forever be missed. You will always be our gentle giant? Love Heather, Cody, & Cierra

Heather Carmichael

October 27, 2013

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