Edward A. Tilford III

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.