Francis Thomas Ede Jr.
02/08/0194 - 07/12/2020
Phoenix, AZ
Francis (Tom)Thomas Ede Jr. died peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family and friends on Sunday July 12, 2020. He is survived by his love Doris Hauk, father of 7, Michael Ede, Barbara Fields, Daniel Stocks, Kenneth Laux, Georgianna Hinton, Rhonda Print, Christina Laux (deceased), grandfather of 15, great-grandfather of 12.
Tom was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 8, 1943, proudly served in the United States Navy, continued his career as a train conductor with RTA then retired to Phoenix, AZ. He spent his retirement driving a school bus for Washington Elementary School District, was active as a volunteer for live theater and loved to travel.
He will be remembered for his love of life, his infectious laughter and countless memories that filled our lives with love.
A private service will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. A memorial service will be planned for a later date.
Tom was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 8, 1943, proudly served in the United States Navy, continued his career as a train conductor with RTA then retired to Phoenix, AZ. He spent his retirement driving a school bus for Washington Elementary School District, was active as a volunteer for live theater and loved to travel.
He will be remembered for his love of life, his infectious laughter and countless memories that filled our lives with love.
A private service will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. A memorial service will be planned for a later date.
Condolences
"I want to extend my condolences to Tom‘s entire family and extended family. I loved Tom stories from days of yesteryear our trips to the Georgia shoreline for cocktails and fish fries. Our memories of Tom here in Georgia will be with us the rest of our lives. He will be dearly missed."
Darryl Fuller
"Dad. I will always remember the day you walked me down the aisle on my wedding day. Our father daughter dance. I will cherish all the times we had spent together. I love and miss you. Rest in Peace until we are together again. Love your daughter. Georgianna"
Georgianna Hinton
"Condolences to you and the family. "
Al Anderson Jr.
"I love you Dad"
Stephen Teqila Sun Rise
"We are so sorry for your loss. Sharing in your sadness as you remember Tom. Sending prayers and hugs. "
The Foulkrod family
"So sad to hear of your Dad's passing. "
A.J. and Niki Newkirk
"I grew up with Tom in Cleveland Ohio! I have known Tom since I was five years old! We were in Boy Scouts together and played together for many years! As we grew older my parents moved away but we stated in touch! Tom would drive his father’s Dodge over and we went drag racing! I have many stories to tell! I would visit Tom and Doris in Phoenix many times! When I received the call I cried! I hope his relatives call me at +14406555957 or 440 449-3116! As I am. Writing this note I have tears!"
stuart trager
"Tom and I became good friends when we were 5, (our birthdays were 2 days apart), and remained friends until my family relocated to Florida when I was 14. We rode our bikes, cut lawns and used the money to go to Saturday afternoon movies at the Shaker theatre. As kids we would take the bus downtown and back. Those were fun times. Then we lost touch for many years until 15 years ago when Tom reconnected us. I lived in Las Vegas and he in Phoenix. We visited each other occasionally but more importantly,since that time Tom would call me on my birthday (2/6) and I on his 2/08. Without fail. I’ll miss you Tom."
Andy Stutz
"Peace "
John S. Evans jr
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