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Edwin Silas Obituary

Edwin Wesley Silas - SAVANNAH - Edwin Wesley Silas, 85, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014, at home under the care of two wonderful granddaughters who are nurses, Jaren Silas Curry and Heather Silas, along with Hospice Advantage. The family would also like to thank Lisa Hurt, Pamela Sheridan, and Paul DuBroc for their care of Mr. Silas during his battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Ed was born in Cadwell, Georgia, on March 13, 1929, to the late Edger Wesley and Bayne Coleman Silas. Ed married Mary Lou Johns Silas on March 3, 1951, and enjoyed 63 years of marriage to the love of his life. Ed was a member of the Air Force from 1948 through 1968, retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant. During his military service, he served one tour of duty in Vietnam. After retiring from military service, Ed began a career with the United States District Court, serving as Chief Deputy Clerk and retiring in 1988 as Deputy Courtroom Clerk to the Honorable B. Avant Edenfield. Throughout Ed's lifetime, he was devoted to service to others. As his three boys were growing up, he was involved in the Boy Scouts of America, leading all three boys to become Eagle Scouts. He was past president of the Lions Club; a member of Zerubbabel Lodge # 15, F. & A.M's, the3 Scottish Rite Consistory, Valley of Savannah, the York Rite Commandery, a member of the Director's Staff of the Alee Shrine Temple; a member of the Red Cross team that welcomed troops home from the battlefield; and a Chatham County Commissioner from 1990 to 1992. Ed Silas was a member of Southside Baptist Church, serving as superintendent of the Senior Adult Sunday School Department; program director for seniors; Sunday school teacher;and deacon. Along with his parents, he is predeceased in death by his brothers, John C. Silas and Rev.H. Clayton Silas; and his youngest son, David Samuel Silas. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Silas of Savannah; two sons, Steven W. Silas (Janet) of Guyton and John M. Silas (Diane) of Metter; six grandchildren, Jaren Curry (Justin), Heather Silas, John Silas, Jr. (Brittany), Steven Wesley Silas, Jr. (Alisha), Christopher Silas, and Samantha Silas; and eight great-grandchildren, Bailee, Grey, John, Camryn, Harrison, David, Colton, and Elayna. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Fairhaven Funeral Home Hubert C. Baker Chapel, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, Ga 31406. Funeral Services: 1 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2014 at Southside Baptist Church, 5502 Skidaway Road, with Dr. Allan W. Bosson and Rev. Jerry Claxton presiding. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, with Full Military Honors being conducted by the US Air Force, from Charleston, S.C. Mr. Silas will be taken to the church to lie in state at 11 a.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances be given to Southside Baptist Church, 5502 Skidaway Road, Savannah, Ga 31406, or Hospice Advantage. Savannah Morning News March 20, 2014 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannnahnow.com/obituaries.

Published by Savannah Morning News from Mar. 18 to Mar. 20, 2014.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you we are sorry that we are unable to attend funeral due to our health Tommy Coleman Family and Billy Coleman Family

March 21, 2014

Janet and Steven, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God's Strenght and Grace continue to provide your comfort.
Tamra Haymans Benedcit

March 20, 2014

The photos you have included here are just priceless and show a very loving couple and their wonderful family! You have shared many years of love and happiness! May God grant Ed peace in His Heavenly Kingdom and may his memory be eternal! God Bless You All!
Love, Crystal, John and Helen xoxo

Crystal Farmakis

March 20, 2014

Thoughts and Prayers are with Ms. Mary Lou, Ed was always like a father to me!
Jimmy Weathers

Jim Weathers

March 20, 2014

Steve and Janet, Please accept my sincere an heartfelt sympathy on your loss of Mr Ed. He was a Grand Gentleman and I am so thankful to have had the pleasure of spending some quality time with you and Mr Ed. May God bless and comfort your entire family. Ronnie Barton. (Edgefield S C)

March 20, 2014

Mary Lou I am praying for you. I know God gets us through times like this and He is always there. May He comfort you and your family.

June Holt

March 19, 2014

Dear Silas family, We were so sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Silas. I remember him as such a strong man of character at Southside. I still have fond memories of your family, You will be in our prayer's. I bet he and daddy are doing a lot of catching up. God bless, Terry & Kidron Robertson

March 19, 2014

My love and admiration I send to both Mary Lou and Ed, knowing he is happy with Jesus.

Joby Upton

March 19, 2014

Our prayers are with the family
Ron Weiner, PP, Director's Staff

Ron & Susan Weiner

March 19, 2014

John, Diane and family
Terry and I are so sorry to hear of you loss. Treasure the memories and keep them in your heart and you never be alone.

Terry & Cindy Courson

March 19, 2014

Mary Lou, Diane & entire Silas Family,

I was sad to read of the loss of Mr. Silas. Please know that my prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Margaret Daniels Reese

March 18, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Debbie Yanner

March 18, 2014

Mary Lou, my love and prayers are with you, the boys and their families. I know you will miss Edwin dearly. Jim and I had wonderful visits with you two when we lived in Savannah - such happy times! Just viewed the video gallery and loved seeing the dachies included in the family pictures. Edwin always did have a soft spot in his heart for a dachshund. Love you, Helen Jackie Yates

Helen Yates

March 18, 2014

Mary Lou, We all loved Ed and I am so sorry for your loss but he had the best wife ever and he knew it.You are in my prayers and always wish the best for you.

Lynda white

March 18, 2014

Fran Womble

March 18, 2014

Mary Lou,

My prayers are with you and the family. Ed was a wonderful man who cared greatly for his fellow man. He will be missed.

Bob Maclaurin

March 18, 2014

Janet, I am so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for your family.

Janet Poteralski

March 18, 2014

Please know that we are praying for you all.. Much love and many prayers.

Rudy Goins

March 17, 2014

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