Pete Gardner writes:

Back in 1983, I was informed by Eddie's childhood neighbor via phone conversation that he had passed away. I am not sure about any details. Ed was a close friend all through junior high and high school. He entered the Air Force after high school and served for 4 years I believe. I often remember the good fun times we had and miss him.

On 7/6/2019, Pete Gardner added:

I need to make a correction to this post. It was actually 1984 that Eddie passed. My apologies for my faulty recollection of events.