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Edward Carithers Obituary
Jan. 31, 1931 - Jan. 3, 2017
Atlanta, GA- Edward E. Carithers, Jr. passed away on Tuesday January 3, 2017. Born on January 31, 1931, Ed was the son of Edward and Margaret Carithers, both now deceased.
A native Atlantan, he graduated from Brown High and played college football at Georgia Tech. In his sophomore year, Ed married Mary Howard Watkins, a fellow Brown High graduate. Ed enjoyed much success playing football at Tech. During his tenure, the team celebrated both Orange Bowl and Sugar Bowl victories, and they earned the 1952 National Championship with an undefeated and untied season. After graduating from Tech, Ed worked in office supply sales for more than forty years.
He and Mary had two daughters, Julie and Lisa. Ed and his family were active members of Shallowford Presbyterian Church, where he served on the Session for seven terms. Ed was active in Hi Seniors, the Men's Prayer Breakfast Group, and was a co-facilitator of the Growing through Grief Group. He and Mary enjoyed over sixty years of marriage before her death in 2012.
Ed is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law Julie and Philip Groce of Macon and Lisa and David DeCarlo of Alpharetta and his grandchildren Harry Groce and Ashlyn and Austin DeCarlo. He is also survived by his nephews Cary Patrick (Lisa) and Kevin Patrick (Molly), their children and grandchildren, as well as a cousin, Gayle Boling.
A memorial service will be held at Shallowford Presbyterian Church on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. Interment of ashes will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Shallowford Presbyterian Church, Hospice Atlanta, or Eagle Ranch. To view the full obituary and sign the online guest book, please visit asturner.com
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George Tatro
January 20, 2017
Prayers for all who mourn. Ed was a gift to the church and a cornerstone of the men's breakfast whose faith and faithfulness was an inspiration to all who met him.
Seketha Wilson
January 8, 2017
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15.
January 6, 2017
May the beautiful memories of your loved one ease your pain and sorrow. Find comfort and strength in God because he cares.
Michael Webb
January 6, 2017
Julie and Family: We were sorry to hear of the death of your father. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Charles A
January 6, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends in your hour of grief. May you find peace and comfort in the God of all comfort.
January 6, 2017
With deepest sympathy, may the power of prayer ease your sorrow, give you peace and provide much comfort for you during this difficult time (Matthew 21:22).--ERJ
Charles A
January 6, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences to the family and friends in your hour of grief.
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