Edward Augustus "Ed" Handley Obituary (1931

Edward Augustus “Ed” Handley, 89, passed away on Sept. 26, 2020. He was born in Lewisburg, WV the son of the late T. A. and Hester Handley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Gaston Handley; his sons, James Edward Handley and Richard David Handley; his sister, June Handley and brother-in-law Richard Gaston. Ed graduated high school in Griffin then joined the Navy serving as a PBM gunner during the Korean War. During his life he was a dairy farmer, a truck driver and a small business owner. Ed is survived by his daughter, Catherine (Cathy) Swafford (Stephen); grandchildren, Matthew Swafford (Margie), Michael Swafford, Katherine Anne Handley Brown (Joe), Elizabeth Jane Handley and Leah Handley Rivas (Abner); sister-in-law, Jane Gaston; nieces, Nancy Johnson (Hal), Janet Wilkerson (Ferrell) and Beth Gaston; former daughter-in-law, Dola Handley; and several great grandchildren. Private graveside funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Eternal Hope Healthcare, 123 N. 18th Street, Griffin, GA 30223. For online condolences please visit www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com. Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.