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Edward CARAWAN Obituary
He served honorably in the U.S. Army and retired from the Veterans Administration, after 20 years of service. He was the owner of Big Ed's Roofing and Guttering Company. He was a member of Deer Park Baptist Church.
Ed was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Louise B. Carawan; his parents, Columbus and Clyde Belle (Richards) Carawan; and his grandson, Fenner Paul Carawan Jr.
He is survived by his son, Fenner P. Carawan and his wife, Priscilla; two daughters, Phyllis A. Frye, and Faye C. Tanner and her husband, Ray; five grandchildren, Stacey T. Bell, Lacey T. Moody, Tracey T. Williams, Dean A. Frye, and Tommy E. Carawan; six great-grandchildren, Cassie, Candace and Brooke Williams, Autumn Moody, Misty Frye, and Mackenzie Smith; and two sisters, Delores Buck, and Elsie Nichols and her husband, J.B.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Ed's life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of comfort with the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward CARAWAN
November 21, 2010
Sorry for your lose, I send my condolences to the family. Ed was a great friend to me.
Bob Carmine 211 Huber Road.
November 11, 2010
I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss. King David wrote about our Creator,"Trust in him at all times, O people. Before him pour out your heart. God is a refuge for us."(Psalm 62:7, 8)
Mike Hazlewood
November 10, 2010
To the Carawan family – my mother and I offer our condolences on your loss – Mr. Ed was a great guy and neighbor!
Debra Carawan Baker
November 10, 2010
I wanted to let you all of you know you are in my thoughts, prayers, and in my heart. Uncle Edward was an amazing man and touched so many, many lives -- not only the family members but many others. He well represented and defined the word "Patriarch" for the Carawan family. I will never forget his zest for life and his strength for living. He truly made a lasting impact on my life and I am proud to be his neice. Sending my love!!!!
Donnie & Belinda Mason & Family
November 10, 2010
Dawson, Lacey and Autumn and Family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, May God give you all comfort in the long life he lived and enjoyed with all of you.
May your memories of your granfather be shared with Autumn and the other grandchildren as time goes on.
May God Bless Your Family.
s h
November 10, 2010
To the Carawan family:
I am sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences are sincerely with your family in this time. Please know also that God is definitely with you to provide the comfort that you need.
Barbara Twombley
November 9, 2010
Phyllis I am in Ga right now but am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am praying for you and Misty and will contact you after I get home to see what I can do to be of help at that time. I know the church is very concerned and the members stand at your disposal for anything you need. Barbara
Debby Nelson & Punch Davis
November 9, 2010
Faye and Ray,
We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved father. You and your family are in our prayers. If you need anything just let us know.
Warner's
November 9, 2010
We were sad to hear about Uncle Edward passing. We have fond memories of visiting at Thanksgiving and sitting around the table playing cards and listening to Aunt Louise and Uncle Edward's stories. We send our love, David, Tina, Autumn, & David Warner
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