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Obituary For Mr. Edward Ronald Washington
Edward R. Washington was born in Uriah, Alabama on August 18, 1936, to the late Minnie Mae Washington Lynch and Andrew Washington. On Saturday, January 9, 2021, God called Edward to his eternal resting place.
Edward graduated from Washington High School in 1955 and attended Washington Jr. College, in Pensacola, Florida. He served in the United States Army from November 16, 1956 to January 14, 1958, receiving an Honorable discharge. During the Civil Rights Movement he worked as an Insurance Agent for Atlanta Life Insurance Company in Montgomery, Alabama under the supervision and mentorship of the legendary Civil Rights Activist, Mrs. Johnnie Carr. In 1962, his fiancé, the late Hattie Elmore Washington moved to Rome, Georgia to accept a teaching position and he followed her. He became employed at General Electric on January 6, 1964 and remained there until his retirement on October 31, 1993. Edward was the Owner/Operator of Washington Fence Company for over 45 years. Also known as “Fence Man”, he took great pride in his business and trained many residential and commercial fence entrepreneurs, that are still in business today.
Edward was a devoted member of Lovejoy Baptist Church where he served on the Laymen’s Board, Male Chorus and Mass Choir, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Summer Explosion Camp Assistant and Cub Scout Den Leader. Outside of his service to his church, his greatest pleasure was deep sea fishing with his longtime friends and family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Reva Yvette Washington, a son, Ronald Williams, a brother, Arthur Lorenzo Washington, an ex-wife, Barbara Stevenson Washington, and his children’s mother and ex-wife, Hattie Elmore Washington.
He leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Rhonda W. Houser (George), Rome, GA and Roslyn D. Washington, Tampa, FL; one son, Rodney R. Washington, Montgomery AL; one step-daughter, Gail S. Veal, Rome, GA; two step-sons Harlan Stevenson (Dana), and Darryl Stevenson, both of Rome, GA. Grandchildren, Jordan E. Dansby, Lauren K. Houser, Leah G. Houser, Jamie Fortenberry, Tiffany Lambert, Kelly Burge, Holly Veal, Daramis Stevenson, Christopher Stevenson, and Payton Stevenson. Three brothers, Clarence B. Lynch, Pensacola FL, Alfonso Lynch, Hoffman Estates, IL, and Jimmie R. Lynch, Pensacola FL. Great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends, also cherish his memory.
Graveside Services for Mr. Edward Ronald Washington will be Monday, January 18, 2021 at 3 pm at Floyd Memorial Gardens (Hwy 411 ).
*Public viewing for Mr. Washington will be Sunday, January 17, 2021 from 11 am until 6 pm and Monday, January 18, 2021 from 10 am until 2 pm at the Funeral Home. (Mask Required)
Care and Direction entrusted to F. K. Jones Funeral Home.
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Add A CondolenceI will always cherish my memories of our trips to Destin and the fun and fellowship we shared on the way down and back and the joy of fishing with Ed and his friends. Sarah and I extend our deepest and fondest regards to Ed's loving family—Don Choate
Rhonda, Rodney & Roslyn,
We are truly sorry for the loss of your father. Our prayers are with you. Remember there is strength in numbers. Put your faith in God and hang together. God will see you through this trying time.
Love Uncle Luther & Aunt Ginger
My Sincerest Condolences to the Washington Family during this time of sorrow. I pray the Holy Spirit comforts you. Rodney, hold fast to the precious memories and the lessons your Dad imparted. God Bless and Keep You ! Timothy M. White
May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time. May his sweet precious memories also bring you some comfort.My sincerest prayers, love, thoughts are with you. I will miss seeing him at Lovejoy. Much love! Beverly Stevenson Rome Georgia
May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time. May his sweet precious memories also bring you some comfort.My sincerest prayers, love, thoughts are with you. I will miss seeing him at Lovejoy. Much love! Beverly Stevenson Rome Georgia
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and those who knew and loved "Ed." He was a strong, friendly, caring, kind, supportive man. We're honored to have shared his life and special moments with him especially watching his favorite team (the Atlanta Braves). He is one of the nicest men I've ever met. He will be terribly missed. Love Kenneth & Andrea Stallworth
Rhonda, Rodney, Roslyn and the Washington Family: Please know You Never Walk Alone, Though You May Think You Do, for in your sorrow and despair God Always Walks With You! I will continue to Lift You in Prayer. Your Father; in his special way, touched many who crossed his path. He will truly be missed! Ella Faulk Wiley and Jerome Eppinger
Our Heartfelt Condolences, Love and Prayers are extended to the " Ed" Washington Family on your Loss. May God grant unto each of you His Peace and Comfort at this most difficult Time...John and Laney Stevenson
We would like to offer our condolences and prayers. Mr. Washington was a very nice and honorable man. He will surely be missed.
Rhonda & Kerry Grier
So very sorry to hear of Mr. Washington's passing. My sincerest condolences to his children and grandchildren.
Lanetta Stevenson
We didn't know Ed for a lot of years but, long enough to call him friend and brother. R.I.P Dave & Sheila Patterson
My heart is broken. He was one of the best people I have ever known. Praying for this family
Very sorry for your loss praying for the Washington family.
So sorry for your loss. Lifting your family up in prayer.
Eva Hall
Rodney , Rhonda and the Washington Family. I have you in my Prayers. Love Theresa Phelps Mims Rome GA.
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