Edward Maull Jr.

1948 - 2020

BORN

1948

DIED

2020

Edward Maull Obituary

MAULL, Jr., Edward John Age 71, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 17th, 2020. Ed was the beloved husband of Jill (Messham) Maull, loving father of Molly and Teddy Maull, and devoted brother of Steve Maull of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward John Maull, Sr. and Frieda (Fabrick) Maull. Ed was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 4, 1948 and was a graduate of Centerville High School and the University of Cincinnati. During his college years Ed's passion for basketball was nurtured by UC basketball coach Tay Baker, who became a life-long special friend. Ed began his business career in 1971 in Dayton, working for Top Value in the Incentive Travel Division. He married Jill Messham of Dayton, Ohio in 1974 and moved to Dallas, Texas in 1975 when he and a business partner were recruited to start Vanguard Travel. In 1978, Ed and his business partner relocated to Atlanta to start their own incentive travel company, TIMCO Travel. It was during his thirty years in the incentive travel business that he met and formed lasting friendships across the United States and around the world with leaders in business and collegiate and professional sports. In 2004 Ed fulfilled his dream of working in professional basketball when he joined the NBA Miami Heat, first as a scout and later as Assistant to the President, providing leadership in basketball operations in Miami. Ed returned to Atlanta in 2009 and continued to work for the Miami Heat as a scout until his death. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Jill; daughter Molly; son Teddy; and five-month-old granddaughter Harper, all of Atlanta, Georgia. Also surviving is brother Steve Maull, wife Janie, and their adult children Nick Maull and Elizabeth Maull Foster, all of Cincinnati, Ohio; and brother-in-law Bob Messham, wife Sue and their adult children Christy Messham and Brian Messham, all of West Carrollton, Ohio. Ed will be remembered for his larger-than-life personality, his love for his family, and his unending generosity. The family plans a Celebration of Life gathering later in 2020 when the social restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic have been lifted.

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Published by Dayton Daily News from Apr. 28 to May 3, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Maull

11 Entries

Bill Neidlinger

April 22, 2022

My favorite sport is Basketball. Just like Ed.
With most every game I recall so many fond memories of Ed. He was a special man.

Drew Varga

October 29, 2021

To the Maull Family,

Only today, I learned of the passing of the one, the only and my dear friend, Ed Maull.
Although the years separated us, the times when we did catch up, were as special and seemed as if no time had passed. I met Ed through the Travel business, he being my customer, me a Hotelier. My personal relationship with Ed transcended all of that as he treated me as if I were part of his Family.
His love for his Family was without a doubt his #1 priority in his life. The sun, moon and stars revolved around Jill and his two children, Molly and Teddy.
I will forever tell tales of lore about, Ed! He was a class personified legend of a man, who´s heart was bigger than the universe and love for life and his fellow man just beneath his love of God.
You will be forever missed, my friend.

Alonzo Haynes

April 6, 2021

Jill, Molly and Teddy,
I unfortunately found out about my dear friend today. A sunny day immediately turned dark for me. My heart is broken and it’s difficult trying to stop the tears. Life kept us apart for a little while , but always found time to get together for serious and funny conversations. I called today to check on him and go through hrs of bantering, laughing and joking about politics, sports and 2500 Peachtree. I’m very fortunate to have countless great times and stories that will always stay with me. As you all know, his heart always overwhelmed his tough exterior and family was the most important thing to him. I will always miss my friend, but thank God for the memories that will get me through.

Alonzo Haynes

Alonzo Haynes

April 6, 2021

Bill/Beth Neidlinger

November 6, 2020

Jill
Once again I think of your dear husband. I just learned of his death.
Beth and I share your sadness and want to know what we might do to serve you?
Please call me
(404)375-7585
Bill Neidlinger

Beth Warren

September 1, 2020

To Ed's family,
My deepest sympathy to you all. I worked with Ed at Timco Travel back in the 1980's and remember him fondly. He was a great guy and I learned a lot about the travel industry from him.

Beth Warren

Judi Harbin

May 10, 2020

Dear Jill, Teddy and Molly,

My world spun upon hearing of Ed's passing. My heart goes out to you and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ed was one of the first people I got to know when I arrived at Peachtree. People speak of his large personality and his generosity, and indeed he was that. But he was also a concerned and compassionate friend who truly cared about others. He always brightened the world around him.

I am grateful for the time I got to spend with the Maull family.

Love,

Judi Harbin

Denny Thompson

May 5, 2020

I'm sure I join a legion of family, friends, and colleagues in celebrating Ed's life. He was definitely a "character of the game" and impacted so many with his larger than life personality. May the memories of a life well lived comfort those who are missing him now and may they all carry forth the spirit he embodied - each in their own special way.
Peace be with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Denny Thompson

David Seering

May 5, 2020

My dear friend Jill, I learned about Ed's passing and have been trying to reach you. I hope you get this message. I am so saddened by what I have learned as Ed was one of the nicest and respectful men I have ever met. For the short time I knew him he certainly was someone who enjoyed my music and was so gracious to let me know that. I would love to be part of his Celebration of Life when that time comes. If you feel compelled to call me please do.
David Seering. 850-217-6242

Susan Savage

May 1, 2020

Dear Jill, Molly and Teddy,
Your husband, and father, was a dear friend of mine for many years. I always admired what a family man he was. Ed was so proud of you and enjoyed speaking about the love he had for each of you.
When my parents passed away, he was such an amazing friend - called and checked on me specifically to remind me how important family is and should always be first in your heart.
I am sending sincere condolences, and hoping that Ed is talking basketball with all the other sports legends that he comes across.
All the best to you all,
susan

John Frueauf

April 30, 2020

Dear Jill and family,
Lori and I are sad to hear of Big Ed's passing. Of course my memories of Ed are mostly from our childhood and family events.
Even back then his personality was memorable and I'm sure it was what made him who he was.
Our prayers are with you during this time, made even more difficult with current events.
Peace and Love,
John and Lori Frueauf

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