Ed had a great big heart, a heavy southern drawl, big tales of music adventures and very passionately opinionated experiences on his equipment he built, used, repaired, and owned. His music friends always knew they could get honest detailed and accurate trustworthy information and feedback which he pulled no punches in doing so. But mostly, his big personality really came through in his friendly and funny manner. It was a pleasure and honor knowing you buddy. And many thanks for all your time you gave and spent here in helping me and others unselfishly which most felt that he'd give the shirt off his back if it could help. Our phone conversations were never short, and he loved to talk smack and tease with the best of them. I'm thankful to have known Ed.
Ed loved animals but especially dogs and used to try to help dogs find permanent homes in his local area from the Appalachian rescue. In commenting on one only a little over a year ago he said, "That pup Roxy is the most expressive 13-year-old dog I have ever seen. Full of life, full of energy and I hope that my life runs the same way. I don't really care how it ends I just hope that I have the energy of this pup when I'm in the older classification of the human race."