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1950
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2016
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Edward Showalter Obituary
Edward was born on Nov. 20, 1950, to Philip and Alice (Kissel) Showalter. He was a native of Randolph, Ohio, and had lived in Liberty County for the past seven years, having moved there from Ravenna.
Edward was a veteran of the United States Army. He served during the Vietnam Era, having been drafted. He worked at the 95th EVAC Hospital on South China Beach and DaNang.
Edward was a truck driver. He was an avid fisherman, who loved playing pool and going mountain climbing in Colorado. He was a lover of the outdoors. And he lived karaoke.
He was a life member of the American Legion, DAV and the VFW in Ohio. Edward was of the Christian faith.
He was preceded in death by his son, Eric Edward Showalter; brother, James Showalter; and sister, Phyllis Ballard.
Edward will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors are his wife, Christine "Chris" Showalter of Midway; sons, Troy Showalter and Scott Showalter, both of Ohio; stepdaughters, Melanie Koperna of Midway and Rachel Koperna of Midway; brother and sister-in-law, Ronald "Tommy' and Dorothy Showalter of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Thomas L. Carter Funeral Home in Flemington.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at Thomas L. Carter Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Chad Chaffee officiating. Burial will follow service at 3 p.m. at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Glennville with military honors being rendered.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that remembrances be made to the American Legion or the VFW.
Thomas L. Carter Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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JoAnn and Ziggy Hertzig
December 15, 2025
Fond memories of our "Mr. Ed" at the Kent Ohio, American Legion, where we had karaoke nights. He always brought a smile to our faces and was a dear friend, loved by all around him.
Dave Krantz
December 14, 2020
Ed, I found "Eagle Rock" that you and I stood on in the middle of Hilgert's fields just east of the strawberry patch. We declared it "Eagle Rock" and it became a sacred place. I used to visit it now and then. It's been rolled out of the field so they could plow. It is resting alongside the field in the woods near my old home there on Randolph road. Yeah, ... it is still a sacred place.
Christine Showalter
December 29, 2018
Can't believe it's been 2 years.. I just read the posts by some of our friends/family. I am doing ok, the girls are doing very well.. you'd be proud. I am happy, but I will always have a piece of my heart that belongs to you and you alone. We remember you on holidays, your birthday, Veteran's Day.. You will always be on our minds and we'll all catch up again, one day~ Love you Showalter!
Rachel Koperna -showalter
September 5, 2017
Edwardo you were like a real dad to me and always will I will never ever say goodbye because I know I will see you again I miss you so extremely much every day and night and I always wear the tiger eye ring you gave to me and I never ever took it off you were my everything I'm proud to call you my dad my smile my happiness my faith and my trust you fought hard to stay with us and now I'm proud you are at rest you earned it edwardo you trust my family with everything you had and now we promised you will not die in vein and we didn't and we never will let you die in vein thank for coming into my life and being the dad I never felt like I had you are my hero and I'm glad your at rest r.i.p Edwardo ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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Diana Carmichael
January 19, 2017
Ed, you were such a great guy with a really big heart. I will never forget all the good times we all had going to the Kent legion. May you rest in piece. Keeping your family in my prayers. May they find piece and comfort...
Duckie Payne
January 15, 2017
I didn't know you very well but I do know that you had a heart of gold. I enjoyed your sense of humour. You had a way about you that put others at ease. I am happy that you lived and saddened by your death. HOOAH my friend!
January 15, 2017
You will always be the flame in my heart. We were and still are perfect soulmates.. I look forward to being with you again someday.. I LOVE YOU WILL ALL MY BEING, YOU ARE THE "AIR I BREATHE". Your loving wife, Christine
January 15, 2017
My wonderful husband, I love you Ed
Chris Showalter
January 15, 2017
December 24, 2016
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalms 119:50,76
BC~
Ellis & Mary Collins
December 22, 2016
I enjoyed our times spent singing karaoke, talking and socializing, You spoke to me of your faith in the Lord and I believe you rest in his arms now. Proud to know that you considered me one of your best friends. God willing we will sing and shout Victory in the hereafter.
Marty Ballard
December 22, 2016
One story of many:
Uncle Eddie and his buddy Mickey Shaffer took me and uncle Johnny (Eddies little brother but same age as me) camping along the creek back behind Aunt Sophies when she was on Randolph Rd. Johnny and I got so eaten up by skeeters that Eddie and Mickey both got in big trouble from Grandma (Alice) when we came back the next morning. I also remember Mickey had given Johnny a pocket knife which grandma made him take back because he wasn't "old enough" for it. The things you remember huh. I'll miss you Eddie. And don't say ta-heh. BTW, I still use the hammer you gave me on a regular basis.
Bill & Trish Smith
December 22, 2016
You were a good neighbor, we enjoyed the times we got together to play cards or just chat. Rest in peace Ed. You gave for your country, no one could ask more of a man. Thank you for your service. Bill & Trish
JoAnn Hertzig
December 22, 2016
Remembering all the good times with Mr. Ed at the Legion.. His rendition of 'I love this bar' and 'I won't back down'. and many others. It was always a pleasure to be around him. Ziggy and I send our deepest sympathy.
Erika Wright
December 21, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Chris and girls. Ed brought so much joy to you all. He will be missed. Love you all.
Love, Sean, Erika, Samantha, & Audrey
Mike and Barb Slattery
December 21, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to the family. From one Vietnam veteran to another, RIP brother.
Melanie Koperna
December 21, 2016
Mr.Ed, I have learned a lot from you. Thank you for helping me be a better person and being there for my mom. I love you.
Mark Rich
December 21, 2016
Rest Easy WARRIOR your time here is complete. You fought many battles in your lifetime including the enemy you could not see. Your time for rest has come, those remaining behind will remember you. Your bravery and dedication has not gone unnoticed. I will miss our conversations on the front porch but I Will see you again in Valhalla...
Frank Wilhite
December 21, 2016
No more pain, finally at rest !!!
Alan & Debbie Casanova
December 21, 2016
R.I.P. Mr Ed ♥
Your laughing eyes, friendly smile, and joyful singing will be missed !
Our deep felt sympathy goes out to Chris and Ed's family.
Your wife
December 21, 2016
I miss you
Brenda Palmer
December 21, 2016
My condolences are with you and the family, continuous prayers that God will wrap his loving arms around each of you and give you the strength to get through this difficult time....Much Love.
Tina Davis
December 21, 2016
Peace has come within for Ed and we Thank God for that. He will surely be missed by all. You will have so many good memories to share and keep close to you. God bless the family and friends during these times.
Bev Borkowski
December 20, 2016
So very sorry about Mr. Ed's passing. Truly a nice guy. May he RIP. And join the choir in heaven.
I spent my life looking for you, and finding my way wasn't easy to do, but I knew when I saw you smile..
Wife
December 20, 2016
Cindy Krueger
December 20, 2016
Chris, You are in my thoughts, sweet girl.
Lori Gillis
December 20, 2016
You fought a tough battle...now your flying with the angels and can breathe perfectly...I'll see you someday again my friend!!
Dave Krantz
December 20, 2016
I know you fought the pain hard Ed. You always did.
I hope you are totally at peace, and in some fashion back to hiking the mountains and fields, enjoying fresh air. Keep an extra fishing pole handy!
Denise Laird
December 20, 2016
I know you're with the angels, but when my time comes I hope you set aside a day you and I can go fishing. I'll always remember that time we went rest in peace my friend.
Jan Marenberg
December 20, 2016
You are up with the angels and watching from above. No more pain. You will be missed.
Love you
Dave,Jan,Jake,Nick Marenberg
Dave Marenberg
December 20, 2016
Our prayers are with the family. You became an angel and you will be missed greatly. Love you
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