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Collinsville - Edward William Small, age 77, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Sept 13, 1946, in Lawrence, KS, the son of Virginia (Shertzer) Small of Bethalto, IL, and the late Joe R. Small. Ed owned and operated Edward Small CPA in Edwardsville for 45 years and was a professor at SIUE for several years. Ed enjoyed spending quality time with his family and in his spare time he truly loved to play golf every Thursday at the American Legion golf course. He is survived by his wife JoAnn (Davis) Small whom he married on October 20, 2000, in Edwardsville. He is also survived by his mother Virginia Small; stepdaughter Keri Osborn & husband Monty of Granite City, IL; stepson Jeff Rojas of Glen Carbon; three brothers, Richard Small & wife Yuriko of Sacramento, CA, John Small & wife Gloria of Edwardsville, Jim Small & wife Debbie of Fulton, MO; three sisters, Janet Weier of Oshkosh, WI, Susan Campagna & husband Augie of Edwardsville, Barbara Small of Glen Carbon. He was a proud grandfather to five grandchildren Chianne, Samantha, Katie, Tyler, Zachary and one great grandchild Kenlee along with numerous nieces & nephews.
Ed proudly served with the U.S. Marine Corp from August of 1964 to August of 1967, spending 1 year and 33 days in Vietnam. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Edwardsville, the Edwardsville Moose Lodge 1561, the Edwardsville American Legion Post 199 & the Rotary Club of Edwardsville.
A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville. A private family graveside service will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO, with military honors. The family request memorials to St. Jude's Hospital. Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.
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E.D.Ferguson
January 28, 2025
We miss you, Ed. You were a friend and a big help with Bill´s and my taxes. That you were Susi´s brother was extra nice. We loved the Smalls. AndI continue to thank you for all your help over MANY years-including when you were Boy Scout master to my oldest child.
Sheila Terrando
February 21, 2024
Barbara:
I was so sorry to hear about your brother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Sheila Terrando
Edwardsville IL
Eva D. Ferguson
February 20, 2024
Condolences to Ed´s Family, especially Ed´s
Mom and Sister Susie.
Keith and Amanda Morris
February 19, 2024
We were fortunate to have Ed Small as a tax advisor for 27(!?) years. He extended his kind, reliable and steady hand to us through all circumstances. His quiet passion for life and work was remarkable. We will miss him.
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Betty Brockmeier Bauer
February 17, 2024
Remembering our days at EHS. My sympathy to JoAnn and family.
Betty Brockmeier Bauer - Meridian, Idaho
Wood Kin Sun
February 5, 2024
Thinking of Ed, so we send him a gift basket to his office, not knowing Ed has passed.
From Denver just got a news from friend back in Edwardsville.
So very sad to lose a great man, one of the best! Will always remember and miss him!
Gary Therien
January 30, 2024
I worked with Ed at Arthur Andersen accounting firm in the auditing department in the mid seventies! Ed was a very good auditor and a very professional person to work with in the audit process! Rest in peace Ed. Gary Therien
John and Lisa Becher
January 29, 2024
Ed was my accounting instructor in the '80s at SIUE and never was bothered as i came to class (a touch late on occasion) sweaty and worn out from soccer. Ed has been my tax accountant and friend for 40 years, and Lisa and I were saddened today to learn of his passing.
We will miss our annual conversations as he prepared our taxes with the receipt paper from his calculator all across the floor while he discussed our finances pulling a photo album off the shelf to show us amazing photos from his annual wilderness experience... napal, hiking the continental divide by following descriptions from a book about that hike, alaska, etc. He was a proud marine and when our son enlisted he would recall similar situations as a Grunt, etc making no bones about struggles as a marine - "it is what it is" ... with a shrug and a smile...
A wonderful man who lived life and always had a warm smile and comforting hand-shake... as we reconnected year after year. Lisa and I will truly miss him. Our condolences to his family and friends.
May Peradotti
January 29, 2024
Rest in peace Ed and thank you for your years of service to your country and your clients.
Robert McClellan
January 28, 2024
Ed Small and I were the same age, good friends in school and later we became brother in-laws. During Viet Nam ED joined the Marines and I was drafted into the Army. The point is we were good friends, with common interests for much of our lifetime. I do not know very many people for whom I have greater admiration and respect. He was always helpful to the McClellan family and his devotion to the U.S. Military was at a level higher than any other person known to me. Ed could be quiet and focused, he could be a great hunter, and then when playing with the kids, he could be a wild man. We will always love you Ed Small.
Bonnie and Bob McClellan
Lisa Swafford
January 28, 2024
I just heard and send my condolences to his family & friends. He was a kind and wonderful man.
He was a customer of mine while I carried mail in Edwardsville and I was his customer with my taxes. Rest in peace.
Melanie Van Hook
January 27, 2024
My favorite accounting teacher at SIUE. So kind and patient.
Theresa Diaz
January 27, 2024
May you rest in peaceful. You will always be in our thoughts.
Kevin Diel
January 26, 2024
Mr. Small was my Boy Scout leader in the mid-70s. I've never forgotten him or his I fluency on me and the other scouts. He was a special person. Dr. Kevin Diel
Jim and Robin (Reid) Roderick
January 26, 2024
Sending our deepest condolences to the Small family.
Irene Mezzano
January 26, 2024
I am sorry to read of Ed´s passing, my condolences to the family.
Malcolm & Deborah Ahrens
January 26, 2024
We have known Ed and family members since 1996 thru American Legion Post #199 and as our accountant. He was a qentle & gracious man. He was loved by all who knew him.
Eva Ferguson
January 26, 2024
Condolences from my family to Ed´s. Ed was a special man, with kindness and giving to many people in this area.
Eva D. Ferguson & Family
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