1944
Richard
2017
Richard "Dick" Edman
June 17, 1944 — January 13, 2017
Richard Edman, 72, of Mount Juliet, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at his residence.
Richard was born on June 17, 1944 to Nova Thompson Edman and to the late Robert Edman in Mount Vernon, OH. He has shared the last 45 years with his wife, Janis Lynne Edman. The love he had for his family and his dogs, Spike, Mickey, and Sam always showed. He was an avid Yankees fan but loved his alma mater, Ohio State. Richard also loved antiques and was very family oriented. He served during The Vietnam War in the United States Army from 1967-1969. Mr. Edman worked for 35 years as a production manager for Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 18, at 11:00 AM at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Nashville.
In addition to his wife and mother, Richard is survived by his sons, Matthew (April) Edman, and Nathaniel (Taryn) Edman; Granddaughter, Lauren Edman; Brother, Steve (Marilyn) Edman; Nephews, Brad and Jason (Suzie) Edman; Great Niece, Shelby Edman, and Great Nephew, Thomas Edman.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to The MSA Coalition, Multiple System Atrophy at 9935-D Rea Road #212 Charlotte, NC 28277.
Richard was born on June 17, 1944 to Nova Thompson Edman and to the late Robert Edman in Mount Vernon, OH. He has shared the last 45 years with his wife, Janis Lynne Edman. The love he had for his family and his dogs, Spike, Mickey, and Sam always showed. He was an avid Yankees fan but loved his alma mater, Ohio State. Richard also loved antiques and was very family oriented. He served during The Vietnam War in the United States Army from 1967-1969. Mr. Edman worked for 35 years as a production manager for Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 18, at 11:00 AM at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Nashville.
In addition to his wife and mother, Richard is survived by his sons, Matthew (April) Edman, and Nathaniel (Taryn) Edman; Granddaughter, Lauren Edman; Brother, Steve (Marilyn) Edman; Nephews, Brad and Jason (Suzie) Edman; Great Niece, Shelby Edman, and Great Nephew, Thomas Edman.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to The MSA Coalition, Multiple System Atrophy at 9935-D Rea Road #212 Charlotte, NC 28277.
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