Edward A. Tilford III
September 12, 1941 ~ May 24, 2019
Edward A. Tilford III, 77, of Martinsville, passed away May 24, 2019. Edward was born September 12, 1941, in Morgantown, Kentucky, to the late Edward A. 2nd and Berneice “Erline” (Belcher) Tilford.
He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Edward worked in the trucking industry for 35 years. He enjoyed being in shooting competitions. Edward volunteered his time to building computers for Head Start. Because of his charitable time, he was named “Man of the Year” for Head Start. He is going to be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Frank Hunt.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Beverly; 2 children, Edward A. (Dawn) Tilford 4th of Florida and Michelle Stone of Greenwood; brothers, Bob (Becky) Heflin of New Palestine, Bill (Bonnie) Tilford of New Palestine, Jess Hunt of Plainfield, and Dean (Wanda) Hunt of Martinsville; sisters, Myra (Dan) Miller of Mooresville and Marline Morehouse of Mooresville; six grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
Services will be private. Final care and arrangements have been entrusted to Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may express online condolences to the Tilford family.
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He was the big brother I never had . When I was 16 , he let me drive his falcon sprint 4 speed 289 bad boy !! I got a ticket and he paid it so I wouldn’t get in trouble, I truly Loved that MAN !!!❤️ߙϰߏ»
He was the 2nd biggest man I ever knew. But always a teddy bear. My son & I are better off for having him in our lives. That smiling laugh will be missed. Mosey on partner
Edward will always be my favorite! Ed kept me smiling and laughing throughout his time with us. He and is family meant so much to me. He and his wife raised an amazing family. He knew he was loved unconditionally by them. He will be greatly missed but always remembered!
He always met me with a smile and a warm hug. When I was little he wld hide money instead of candy at Easter❤️ When I started dating my husband we went to visit Ed and my aunt Bev and he “joked” about getting out his shot gun. He gave me my fiat computer to take to college and he and my aunt Bev wld come to my basketball games when I played and when I coached❤️. I never doubted his love for me, his family, my aunt Bev and all her sisters❤️. I loved him and will miss seeing him
He was an amazing man always willing to lend a hand, had a lot of good talks and memories with this man. Prayers to our family in this hard time.
US Marines in memory of Edward A. Tilford III
Beverly, Shelly and Eddie I am saddened for this loss. Ed was such a great guy and I loved him and all of you dearly . I am thinking of you all and how much a part of my life you all were. Lifting you up in prayer at this time. Love, Dianna Jennings
My Dad, Reid Walton and Ed were Buddies. And Bev my Mother and Dad enjoyed your visits so much. Prayers.
Thoughts and Prayers to the Tilford family. Jeff and Marie Fleenor
We aare so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. He was the youngest member of Platoon 340 in 1958 at Parris Island. We did not serve together on active duty, but we enjoyed his and Bev’s company at our platoon reunions, when his laugh, jokes and reminiscences entertained each of us. Semper Fidelis, Ed. Jim and Denise Chase
Larry Bratcher and Debbie Perkins, we drove out to the house on frday July 5th and the young man cutting grass next to your yard told us of Ed’s passing. Beverly we are so sorry. We left a note on your deck out back with Larry’s phone number. Ed was an awsome person and will truly be missed by everyone who ever new him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.