Howcroft, Edward Alan (LaFayette)

  • Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Edward Alan “Pa” Howcroft, 80, of LaFayette, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion Post 217 in Chickamauga and retired from Chas Roberts Air Conditioning after 32 years of service. Ed was a big supporter of the annual Veterans BBQ in LaFayette and was also owner and operator of Pa’s Place Restaurant.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Joyce, Florance, and Darline; and brother, Gene.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda J. Howcroft; daughters, Joyce Howcroft, Rose Berneburg, Donna Brock, Lola Crute, and Sonja; grandchildren, Edward Berneburg, Amanda Sainthill, Angel Bradner, Bryana Howcroft, Anthony Tellez, Samantha Ulloa, and Nickoles Howcroft; great grandchildren, William Sainthill, Tommy Sainthill, Troy Heard, Eden Howcroft (Isabella Lee), Samantha Deane, Andrew Deane, Rylan Martinez, Shayla Martinez, Connor Tellez, Tyler Tellez, and Zander Tellez.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 27, in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Edward Berneburg, William Sainthill, Tommy Sainthill, Troy Heard, Nickoles Howcroft, and Tyler Lyons.

Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

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