Edwin A. Sury

1934 - 2025

Edwin A. Sury, 90, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, peacefully at Spanish Oaks Retreat. Ed was born in Chicago, IL on September 3, 1934. He attended Holy Trinity High School and DePaul University in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Air Force as an airplane mechanic and was sent all over the world. He was a proud veteran of the Korean War. He met Ernestine Deal Sury, the love of his life in Savannah while stationed here. They married on June 15, 1958, and were married for 67 years. He began his career in 1958 at the age of 24 with American National Insurance Company and retired at age 72.

Ed was involved with the Knights of Columbus, where he did community service as "Mr. Bingo" at Azalealand Nursing Home for over 41 years. He was also a member of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee. He coached Little League Baseball when his son became of age to play all the way thru Andy's teen years. He was an honorary Girl Scout when his two daughters, Elizabeth and Michaelene were girl scouts.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ernestine Deal Sury.

He is survived by his two daughters, Michaelene Sury of Athens, GA, and Elizabeth Barton (Barry) of Savannah, one son, Andy Sury (Mary Jane) of Savannah, grandson, Nash Barton of Memphis, TN, and granddaughter, Ryleigh Clarie Plumbley.

Remembrances may be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

Ed Sury deeply loved his family, playing scratch offs, a good burger and a beer. His words of wisdom were" for anything you do, you have to be willing to pay the price."

A private graveside will be at St. Andrews Cemetery in Darien