Edward Marcum

Edward L. Marcum, 78, passed away at 7:52 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Ed was born on March 8, 1943, in Middlesboro, KY, to the late Leon C. and Martha E. (Jones) Marcum .

Ed was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Serving during Vietnam on the U.S.S Enterprise. Ed was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church and VFW #1275. Ed enjoyed experiencing different restaurants.

He is survived by his siblings Andrea (Dan) Mason of Lima, OH , William Marcum of Tennessee; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and friend Carolyn Cross.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Marcum.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Lighthouse Baptist Church.   The funeral service will follow at 12 p.m.  Pastor Christopher Page will officiate.  Burial will be later in Jones Family Cemetery in Middlesboro, KY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lighthouse Baptist Church.

Arrangements handled by Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima.  Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com .