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FRANKLIN - Edward Lee Washington, 79, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Asheville.

Ed was born in Carthage, Texas, to the late Eddie C. and Mary Lee Ross Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Doris Strickland.

After graduating college, he worked as a middle and high school science teacher before continuing a 34-year career in government with the departments of U.S. Forest Service and Interior, as counselor, teacher and ultimately center director of the Job Corps in numerous communities. He was a member and deacon of Burgess Chapel Church in Franklin. Ed was a past president of Kiwanis and member of Lions Club International (Wisconsin).

Throughout his life he cherished family time (including his church family at Burgess Chapel) and travel. He loved outdoor sports, hunting, grilling, working on cars, watching boxing matches, and especially fishing. He thrived on helping people and building better communities, often one person at a time. In the end, what mattered most to Edward Washington was his relationship with the Lord.

Ed is survived by his wife, Patricia Washington; children, LaDonna West (Walter) of Johnson City, Tennessee, Pamela Richmond (El Shon) of Nashville, Tennessee, Ericka Washington of Franklin and Chrystal Johnson (Robert) of Fruitland Park, Florida; sisters, Gwendolyn Johnson of Garland, Texas, and Carolyn Jones of Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, DyAngelo Washington, Nathan West, Benjamin West, El Ana Richmond, Olivia Johnson, Zion Johnson, Chamella Johnson and Jaylin Johnson; and great-granddaughter, Kaya Washington.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, Nov. 26 in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. The family received friends one hour prior to the service. Pastor Mozart Moliere officiated.

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Teen Challenge of the Smokies, P.O. Box 2157, Franklin, NC 28744.

Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.