Eddie Joe Oswalt

Eddie Joe Oswalt 69, passed away January 24, 2012 after a five year battle with Leukemia. Eddie was born December 29, 1942 in Times Beach, MO then later settled in the Tucson area. He was the son of Harry and Mary (Cretin) Oswalt. He married Iona King on November 13, 1968. At 17 years old he enlisted with the Navy and proudly served for 22 years, served five tours in Vietnam and received the Bronze Star with valor. After retiring he enjoyed traveling and prospecting. Eddie is survived by his children, Eddie (Deanne) Oswalt of Sun Prairie, WI and Kim (Larry) Tennyson of Tucson, AZ; four grandchildren, Danielle, Courtney, Ryan, and Coby; sister, Jo Ann (Bill) Peabody; brothers, Ross (Joann) Oswalt, Bob Oswalt, Roger (Ruth) Oswalt, and Gary (Sheila) Oswalt; close friends, Merle Hill, Martin Spicer and Rene Couture. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Donna Lomelino, Sharon Gilliam, Brenda Oswalt, Sonny Oswalt, Harry Gene Oswalt and Johnny Wayne Oswalt. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. followed by a Service and eulogy at Benson Heights Southern Baptist Church. Full military burial will be held Friday, January 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., Southern AZ Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Sierra Vista. Arrangements by SAN PEDRO FUNERAL HOME.