of Pelham, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at the age of 68. He served as an airman in the U.S. Air Force and was employed as a salesman in the greater Birmingham area for 20 years. Ed and his wife had 40 wonderful, humor-filled, fun years together.He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Pat Tarrant; an uncle; and two aunts. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 30, 2006, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Hwy 150, Hoover. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral chapel, with Jim Profetto officiating. Interment will be in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your favorite charity. Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home directing.