Obituary of Edward Everett Tisdale

EDWARD EVERETT TISDALE

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Sunday, May 30, 1999 

Edward Everett Tisdale, 91, a longtime resident of Joyner, Va., died May 28, 1999, in Southampton Memorial Hospital. 

Mr. Tisdale was born Sept. 15, 1907, a son of the late Alvan R. and Ray Smith Tisdale. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and had retired as an electrician from DuPont. Mr. Tisdale, affectionately known as ``mayor of Joyner,'' was a member of Joyner United Methodist Church and the Joyner-Gray-Yale Ruritan Club. 

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Louella Vick Tisdale; three sisters, Christine T. Litch of Ellicot City, Md., Martha T. Gee of Kenbridge, Va., and Ray T. Wills of Suffolk; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters, Alvan Tisdale Jr., Aubrey Tisdale, Fred Tisdale, Evelyn Matthews and Lucy Tisdale. 

A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. today at Joyner United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lowell Stovall officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery , Courtland . The family will receive friends at the home of Catherine Everett, 22027 Southampton Parkway, Courtland . The family suggests that memorials may be made to Joyner United Methodist Church, c/o Rubie E. Drake, 18838 Popes Station Road, Capron VA 23829. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is handling arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B7


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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––

Edward Everett Tisdale, 91, a longtime resident of Joyner, Virginia, died on 28 May 1999. He was a World War II Army veteran, retired from DuPont, and affectionately known as the "mayor of Joyner." He is survived by his wife, Louella, and three sisters.

A funeral was conducted on 30 May 1999 at Joyner United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lowell Stovall officiating. Burial took place in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland.

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Edward Everett Tisdale, 91, a longtime resident of Joyner, Va., died May 28, 1999, in Southampton Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Tisdale was born Sept. 15, 1907, a son of the late Alvan R. and Ray Smith Tisdale. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and had retired as an electrician from DuPont. Mr. Tisdale, affectionately known as "mayor of Joyner," was a member of Joyner United Methodist Church and the Joyner-Gray-Yale Ruritan Club.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Louella Vick Tisdale; three sisters, Christine T. Litch of Ellicot City, Md., Martha T. Gee of Kenbridge, Va., and Ray T. Wills of Suffolk; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters, Alvan Tisdale Jr., Aubrey Tisdale, Fred Tisdale, Evelyn Matthews and Lucy Tisdale.

A funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. today at Joyner United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lowell Stovall officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Courtland. The family will receive friends at the home of Catherine Everett, 22027 Southampton Parkway, Courtland. The family suggests that memorials may be made to Joyner United Methodist Church, c/o Rubie E. Drake, 18838 Popes Station Road, Capron VA 23829. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is handling arrangements.

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| Field | Value                                          |
|-------|------------------------------------------------|
| Name  | Edward Everett Tisdale                         |
| Age   | 91                                             |
| Birth | 15 Sept 1907; Joyner, VA                       |
| Death | 28 May 1999; Southampton Memorial Hospital, VA |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                   | Relationship        | Place of Residence |
|------------------------|---------------------|--------------------|
| Edward Everett Tisdale | Decedent            | Joyner, VA         |
| Louella Vick Tisdale   | Wife                | Joyner, VA         |
| Christine T. Litch     | Sister              | Ellicott City, MD  |
| Martha T. Gee          | Sister              | Kenbridge, VA      |
| Ray T. Wills           | Sister              | Suffolk, VA        |
| Alvan Tisdale Jr.      | Predeceased Brother | Unknown            |
| Aubrey Tisdale         | Predeceased Brother | Unknown            |
| Fred Tisdale           | Predeceased Brother | Unknown            |
| Evelyn Matthews        | Predeceased Sister  | Unknown            |
| Lucy Tisdale           | Predeceased Sister  | Unknown            |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
|----------|----------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 30 May 1999          |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B7                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Army veteran of World War II.
• Retired as an electrician from DuPont.
• Member of Joyner United Methodist Church.
• Member of Joyner-Gray-Yale Ruritan Club.
• Also known as "mayor of Joyner."
• Spouse's birth name was Louella Vick.


[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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