Edward “Eddie” L. Freed, 82, passed away at home on January 3, 2014 in the care of his family. A lifelong resident of Houston, Eddie is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 62 years, Doris Marie; his children, Shannon Goedeke; son in law, Alan Goedeke; David Freed and wife Kim; and LeAnn Wilson; grandchildren Katie Soeder and husband, Elliott; Caroline Freed, Laurie Freed, Zachary Wilson, Hayden Wilson, Jordan Goedeke, Ross Goedeke and wife Cynthia, Grace Wilson and Jenna Freed; great grandson, Nathan Goedeke; sister Margaret Payne and husband Larry; sister in law Vivian Gowan and husband, Clinton; brother in law Clarence Turner, Jr. and wife, Maureen; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Mary Freed; father in law and mother in law, Clarence and Elsie Turner; brother and sister in law, George and Billie Freed; and son in law, Gary Wilson.

Ed spent the greater part of his career managing single and multi-family construction projects for a variety of major builders and developers in Houston. He was a talented designer and enjoyed stained glass and woodworking projects.

Ed was a devoted husband, proud father and doting grandfather. His family was blessed by his presence and will miss him greatly.

The family thanks Dr. Terry Jenkins and the staff of the Cancer Center in Bryan, Texas for their care and concern over the last several years. Special thanks also to Houston Hospice for its support and guidance in the last weeks.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any local animal shelter or to the American Cancer Society.  The family invites visitors to share memories of Ed in the Stories section that can belong to us all.