Edwin William (Eddie) France, Jr. was born May 28, 1937 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Edwin William France Sr. and Ruth Andrews France.
Eddie served his country honorably in both the United States Army and Air Force. While in the Army, he served as military police. He was a proud member and supporter of the American Legion. He supported the National Law Enforcement Officers memorial, U.S. Deputy Sheriff's Association, VFW, Tennessee Veteran's, Veterans in Defense of Liberty, St. Joseph's Indian School, Northern Plains Reservation Aid, Easterseals, and Boys Town. Eddie was a caring person always helping those in need.
Mr. France departed this life on October 7, 2021 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 84 Years, 4 Months, 9 Days. He is survived by two sons, Timothy Matthew France and Richard Allen France both of Three Rivers, MI; a daughter, Kathleen (Kathy) France; granddaughter, Heather; a close friend, John Wilkerson of Selmer, TN; brother-in-law, Raymon Meredith of Crete, IL; and a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. France was preceded in death by two sisters, Donna Gould and Ruth Marie Meredith; brother-in-law, Charles William Gould.