Edward Elwood

Edward E. Elwood, 61, died at 4:45 p.m. Sept. 21, 2010, at his residence. He was born June 27, 1949, in Lima to George A. and Elizabeth C. Bicknell Elwood Jr., who preceded him in death. Mr. Elwood had been a security guard for Nash Finch, Proctor & Gamble, Ohio Steel and the recreation department of the University of Northwestern Ohio. He was a volunteer for the American Red Cross, where he taught CPR and had received its highest award for saving a young girl?s life. He was a member of Chapter 25 Order of Eastern Star, Sager Lodge 513 Free & Accepted Masons, where he had been a past master, and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 370. He was a 32nd degree member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton. Survivors include a brother, Kenneth A. (Caroline) Elwood, of Lima; a sister, Debra L. (James) Gross, of Lima; an aunt, Joann Short; a niece, Keri (William) Carpenter; and two nephews, Jason Gross and Lucas Gross. He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas A. Elwood Sr. Memorial services will begin at 6 p.m. today at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. Mark Bowyer will officiate. Graveside services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday in Lewis Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until time of services today at funeral home, where a Masonic and Scottish Rite ring service will follow the memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 471 E. Broad St., Suite 1630, Columbus, OH 43215. Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.