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E.J. graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University and was retired from the Martin Marietta Corporation where he designed aerospace systems and components. He was an expert in the Remington Model 95 "Double Derringer" and was an author for the Remington Society's Journal. He was a gun smith specializing in obscure and antique firearms and gun springs. E.J. was literally a human almanac with an encyclopedic memory of history, movie titles, actors & actresses, birthdates, antique and classics cars, and much more. He was also a member of the Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club, Blacksmithing Club, and Ohio Farm Bureau. He was known for his quick, but very dry sense of humor. He had a green thumb for growing hot peppers and made the best Chile Rellenos and Margaritas!
He is survived by his daughter, Christy Williams Gammon (Justin); nephews, Gregory Cotton (Helen Shiozawa) and Eric Cotton (Anne Poorman).
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Doreen Williams Fanady (Matt); and sister Ramona Williams Cotton.
Friends will be received from 10 to 11:00 am. on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, OH 44057. A service will be immediately following at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Rescue Village Animal Shelter at https://www.rescuevillage.org/ Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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FRANK RYAN
March 14, 2025
I attended high school and college with EJ. We shared a love of firearms. In high school he smoked unfiltered Camel cigarettes. He loved his 1950 Ford automobile. He told me that a girl said it even smelled old. He thought that hilarious.
Frank Ryan, Phoenix Union High School class of 1993. ASU class of 1970.
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