Ed, From taking me fishing to teaching me to pitch a baseball, you were one of the best cousins I ever had. I missed you when you moved to Tennessee but, I see now you had wonderful life full of children and grandchildren. You and Daralyn had a wonderful life and I’m so glad of that for the two of you. Now take your victory lap, Ol’ Man. We’re all there in the stands to see you take yet another checkered flag. Chris Wainwirght

Truly 1 of the greatest men to ever walk this earth. I don't even know where to start with a Good bye. I truly loved this man with all my heart. I met the "Ol Man" in 2002 when Rebecca & I bought our very 1st home....the very day I dropped off my 1st load of many I seen this ol silver headed man standing by his mailbox looking at me. Me being me thought I needed to introduce myself (Salesman @ heart) and say hello! That meeting turned into 45 mins and the very 1st of so so many mad wife moments for being late and taking to long with the Ol Man and makingher wait. From that moment on I had a friend that I promise you was like NO other. He had a Heart of gold and a LOVE for his family that touched me so deeply that I am the way I am with my own sons to this day. He taught me so many things about life and was there for me no matter the time or day. I had a best friend and he lived right next to me. The Ol Man took so much pride in EVERYTHING t he touched. And he had an ability to understand & fix things that still to this day blows my mind. The Ol Man LOVED to support his kiddos & grand babies in everything they did and always did his best to be there for every single game or gig they got themselves in if possible. He would drive for hours to sit in the rain to cheer his pride & joys and show them an unconditionally LOVE & SUPPORT that he gave them and that got passed along as they all apply to their own families & daily lives today. He was AMAZING and I am so thankful our paths in life crossed. I know Rebecca & I needed to move like 100 years ago but we stayed on Heather lane for a reason and that was because of your family that we had grown to love. I could set & tell you stories about the GREAT times that we shared and Man at the crap we OFTEN got ourselves IN FACT I still scratch my head wondering how in the heck did he & I talk our way out of those moments! I will so miss his laugh, you could pick him out of a crowd with that raspy laugh that only Ed Smith had. He was simply AMAZING and I am going to now forever have a whole in my heart for only the Old Man could fill because he was that person whom I knew was always going to be there for me to the very end.... I know the 1 thing that gives me a little smile is knowing that my Mother has the Old Man now watching over her like he had always done me. My mother LOVED him dearly and she always had a smile & HUG for him when they would see each other. She knew what he meant to her son & how wonderful he was to me. There isn't anything I could say or anything I could do to ease you his family's pain and suffering that I know you must be feeling. But please take PRIDE IN knowing how much your fearless leader was loved and adored by so many people and how lucky you all were to have an Ol Man like that to call Dad. I'm forever in debt to you all as I would like show you all how much love & support he always gave to me and to my family. He was AMAZING your Daddy was so always be an AWESOME person and carry on his legacy because now the Old Man gets to set back and watch what he has created and called his family. You guys was his EVERYTHING and he always gave you his all. Because that's what you got when the Old Man had a spot in his heart for you. Man I'll miss your daddy......but I'll promise you this he will FOREVER live in my heart and thoughts. We LOVE you all.... and you all know how to get a hold of me should you ever need anything. Please stay in touch, and I hope you all know how much I looked up to your daddy and what I saw in him. He truly was one of those who guys who made your day better & who would leave you with a smile.....your daddy was special and I LOVED to nothing more than to yell up on that hill "What's up Old Man only to hear back nothing BOY" just to let him know I seen him and the LOUD mouth was back home. I LOVED you daddy with all my heart and will forever carry with me all he taught me & all the memories we made, all the great times we got to share........... -The Shelton Family (Kevin, Rebecca, Jake & Mason + Ivy)

Little Ed was one of the greatest guys I ever had the opportunity to know. Worked with him for many years at Vifan/Inteplast. He will be greatly missed by many. I know I will miss him and cherish the memories forever.

Great friend of many years. Will be greatly missed by all. ❤️

We sure had fun whenever we came out to Bristol for the race. Ed was a awesome cook, bartender, host, and so much more but most of all a true friend. He was there to help anyone out if they were in a jam, he had a heart of gold. Ed will be missed by all who knew him but most of all by Darilyn, the love of his life. Darilyn, no words can heal the pain you are going through right now but we are thinking of you and praying for you to get through this difficult time in your life and for the rest of the families as well. May God Bless you, hold you, and help you along each and everyday. May you Rest In Peace Ed.

Little Ed (edward sr)was a really good friend and co-worker at Inteplast. We worked together for years and thought the world of him. He was loved and will be truly missed by Us and the rest of his Inteplast family. He is irreplaceable and left behind a lot of great memories for us to cherish! RIP little ed (Ed sr).. God bless you my friend!

May his soul be eternal. Sending much love to my cousins. - Missy