Edward "Big Ed' Eugene Haskins Obituary (1949

Edward "Big Ed' Eugene Haskins Sr., 69, of Berrien Center, MI, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph. He was born July 23, 1949 in Stevensville, MI to the late James and Louise Haskins. Big Ed enjoyed having the greenest grass in the neighborhood, and continuously remodeling his home. He also enjoyed long visits from many friends and family throughout the years. Big Ed is survived by his son, Edward Haskins Jr of Berrien Center; stepdaughters, Melissa Laughlin, Allison Bush; brothers, Thomas Haskins of Niles, Bill (Phyllis) Haskins of Dowagiac, Roger (Linda) Haskins of Dowagiac, Joey (Traci) Haskins of Eau Claire, Steve Haskins of Coldwater; sisters, Marilyn Fancher of Stevensville, Patricia (Ron) Withers of Dowagiac, Brenda Curtis of Dowagiac; grandchildren, Abigail Leighty, Kyle Haskins; great-grandchildren, Maylee Leighty; and six step-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Louise; wife, Nancy Haskins; and sister, Sharon Haskins. Celebration of life for Big Ed soaring high in the fluffy mountain tops will be held by the family at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home Inc. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.