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H. GANDY Obituary
DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION CITY OF LAKELAND
Lakeland- H. Edward Gandy, 75, of Lakeland passed away on April 17, 2014 due to heart failure. H. Ed Gandy was born at Bartow Memorial Hospital on August 14, 1939. He moved to Lakeland in 1944 and attended Lake Morton Elementary, Lakeland Jr. High, and Lakeland Sr. High School. He graduated with the class of 1958. He graduated from FSU with a B.S. in Parks and Recreation. He was an avid Florida State fan. He was the Director of Parks and Recreation in Dunedin, FL for 5 years. He returned to Lakeland to be the Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Lakeland. When Joker Merchant retired Ed became the Director. He retired in 1993 after working with the City for 23 years. The City Commission honored Ed by naming the new city pool the "Ed Gandy Pool". During his time with the City he was on the Board of Directors of the Boys Club and The Board of Directors of Santa Fe High School. Upon retiring, he moved to Bimini, Bahamas where he built a home and enjoyed fishing every day. Ed's family were early pioneers in Polk county settling and homesteaded in Connersville in 1861. The burial will be at the Gandy Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in the county. It is on Gandy Cemetery Rd off Highway 60. He was preceded in death by his father H.R. "Buddy"Gandy and mother Ruth Culpepper Gandy. He is leaving his wife, Barbara Brantley Gandy; his daughter Elisa Gandy Osborne; son Robert E. Gandy; sister Patti Gandy Keene; brother Robert W. Gandy of Crystal Rivers; and his grandchildren -Haley and Hunter Osborne and Jake and Jordan Gandy. A viewing will be held on Tuesday April 22, 2014 from 5-7 pm at Heath Funeral Chapel in the Tribute Center. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday April 23, 2014 at 10 am at Gandy Cemetery in Bartow. Memorial donations may be sent to All Children's Hospital in the name of Dalton Glass. 501 6th Ave South, St. Pete, FL 33701. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heathfuneralchapel.com
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Abigail Banks Dennison
April 24, 2014
Barbara,
I'm awfully sorry to hear about Eddy; he was a grand person and such fun when we were children. I send my best to you and your family. I have many fond memories of you and of Eddy and when we were children.
Abigail Banks Dennison
April 22, 2014
Dear Bebe
We are so sorry to read about Eddie,and want you to know we are thinking of you and your family. Becky & Sheridan
Bob,Laura, and Dalton Glass
April 22, 2014
Barbara and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your loved one , Ed . We will never forget the support and concerns that he had for our son , Dalton Glass when he was born with complex heart defects in 1992. The Gandy family has always been there to support us over the years of heart surgeries , sending us hope and loving prayers.We appreciate the kindness shown once again , to send donations to All Children's Hospital in honor of Dalton , still thinking of Dalton and his hospital that cares for him. We are blessed to have known Ed and his family, and shall miss him greatly.May God comfort and bless his family at this time, our prayers are with you all.With all our love,
Melissa Porter
April 22, 2014
Elisa & Gandy Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you as we hope you can find some peace in knowing he is with God now and in a much better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you daily. Elisa is a very best friend of mine as well as her children are like my own. I'm always here for you! We love you guys!
The Porter Family ~ Greg, Melissa, Austin and Abigail
April 21, 2014
Dear Barbara and Family, It's so upsetting to hear about our beloved Ed Gandy!!! I met him when we attended Lake Morton Elementary together and he was always a favorite friend to everyone that was lucky enough to know him. I know you all have a lot of wonderful memories that will help to sustain you. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Love, Beth King Rulof
Randy and Beverly Marchant Trousdell
April 21, 2014
Barbara, Beverly and I are so sorry to hear of Eddie's passing! I will let Beverly know this evening and she will be so very sorry! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! May God bless you all! Randy and Beverly
April 21, 2014
Dear Barbara and family,
So sorry to hear of Eddy's passing. He was so much a part of our crowd in high school and we loved him dearly! As I pray for you, I am praying that you will have many happy memories to comfort you in these difficult times.
God bless you,
Mary Ruth Howell Horn
3rd grade with Mrs. Gandy 1979
Susan Gray
April 20, 2014
2nd grade with Robbie 1978
Susan Gray
April 20, 2014
3rd grade Cleveland Court Elm. 1979
Susan Gray
April 20, 2014
Sorry to hear about the passing of your husband & Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mrs. G. I had you for 3rd grade at Cleveland Court Elm. 1979. And Robbie and I were in second grade together in Miss Curtis class in 1978.
Wayne Raulerson
April 20, 2014
Barbara, Elisa, Rob, & Family:
I am so sorry to hear of Eddie's passing. We were best of friends in high school and room mates at South Georgia College(Coach Bowden's first head coaching job). We remained friends when I was in Lakeland and I enjoyed our trips to Ozella. Eddie was special to all who knew him. My prayers are with you during this time of grieving. I grieve with you!
R. Wayne Raulerson
Allan & Annette Davis
April 20, 2014
Annette and I regret losing Eddy Gandy, a distinguished Lakeland citizen. He contributed much to the city. Barbara, may God bless you and your family at this very sad time.
Carole Nicholson
April 20, 2014
Our condolences to the whole family. Dad Gandy raised a great gal in Elisa. Congrats ans rest in peace!
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