Edward Fleming "Ed" Shreve, WW II Veteran

Note: Spelled SHREVE, even though his father's and brother's grave stones are clearly inscribed SHREVES. Other family members chose either spelling, so it gets very confusing.

Photo "Proud of my Dad's service to country"- added by Sallye 10/16/2014 to Find A Grave Memorial# 79678111

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Inscription: S2 US NAVY WORLD WAR II

He was ordained a deacon at First Baptist Church in Carlsbad, NM.

Bio: "He was born Sunday, May 13, 1917, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to Fielding and Flossie Snow (Stevens) Shreve.

He married a young widow from Oklahoma on Nov. 29, 1951, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. They each had a daughter from their first marriages and born to them were two more daughters. At the time of his death, Ed was survived by his wife of 50+ years, 4 daughters, 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, his sister and one niece. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Virgil, and sister, Dolly. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Durant, OK. He was ordained a deacon at First Baptist Church in Carlsbad, NM.

Ed was a outgoing, friendly individual and these skills were a great asset in the support of his family as a salesman. He enjoyed working in his yard and gardens and was the envy of his neighbors in this area. He continued to work as a handyman well past retirement years simply because he loved to work. When unable to continue physical labor, he served as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, organizing drivers via phone."