Ed-Spivia-Obituary

Ed Spivia

Atlanta, Georgia

Age 78

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DIED
July 27, 2019
AGE
78
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia

Obituary

Ed Spivia, Georgia's tireless ambassador to Hollywood and a visionary who decades ago grasped the impact film production could play in the state's economy, died Saturday.He was Georgia's first film commissioner in the early 1970s and his friendship with Burt Reynolds during that period helped...

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I didn't know Ed but everything I have recently come to learn tells me he was someone I would have wanted to know. He was universally loved and respected. May he continue to rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to the family . He was a great man and determined to excel in the film/tourist industry. Great job, Mr. Spivia. God bless the family.

Evonne R. Perdue



My deepest sympathy to Ed's family. I had the pleasure of working at Lakewood Antiques in Sandy Springs when he was the managing partner.

Barbara, you and Ed made a huge impression on my friend, Tura, and me. You were both so kind. I so enjoyed getting to know you both. I am so sorry for your loss.

Enjoyed working with Ed as his banker while he worked at the Lakewood fair grounds . he was very proud of his sons and was a fun loving person. I am sorry to here he was sick and was lost at such an early age. May God Bless each of his family

Thank you so much for all you did for our industry. The state has lost a giant and an icon. Much prayers for the family.

Barbara,
Seeing Ed moving around Lakewood was one of my favorite memories. Ed was always so sweet and helpful . He loved my mother's painting and bought one as a gift for a friend/employee. He was just that way. Thoughtful, kind , warm. and a man I'll never forget, His illness was such a cruel way for Ed to lose his ability to interact with the world . Ed loved you & you truly loved Ed He'll be missed,
Love you Barbara
Liz

Ed spivia was a man who although he was a short man never looked down on others less fortunate than him,always willing to help those in need,and was a fun loving person who enjoyed others having a good time.many a fond memories of times spent with truly a great man.will be missed by all who knew him like I did.

My condolences to ALL the family. I grew up in Murphy, NC with Eddie and went to school with him.