Edward Lee Souder

Edward Lee Souder, "The Door Man", was born Feb. 12, 1930 in Owen Co., Kentucky and passed away Dec. 21, 2019 in Corinth, Kentucky at the age of 89.  He was the son of the late Benny and Dorothy Wilson Souder.

Edward was a veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean War.  He retired from the US Air Force Reserves after 20 years following active duty.

He was a retired installer for Overhead Door and former owner/operator of Souder Door in Corinth.  He was a member of the Lawrenceville Baptist Church in Corinth for over 55 years where he faithfully served as Deacon.  He was also a member of the Woodmen Lodge #611 in Falmouth for many years.

On Sept. 24, 1955, Edward was united in marriage to Mary Florence Hymer Souder.  In addition to his wife of 64 years, he is survived by 2 sons: David Lee Souder of Glendale, AZ and James Brian Souder (Sandra) of Novato, CA; 2 daughters: Pam Hutchinson of Dry Ridge and Michele Adkins (Tim) of Corinth; a brother: Elton Souder of Dry Ridge; 2 sisters: Myra Nicholson of Dry Ridge and Betty Jane Delaney of Florence; 8 grandchildren: Krystal Borggren (Brad) of Big Spring, TX, Tiffany Palmieri (Josh) of Grand Rapids, MI, Josh Messer (Julie) of Corinth, Jessica Messer Smith (Rusty) of Corinth, Madeline Souder of Glendale, AZ, Andree Souder of Novato, CA, Matthew Souder of Glendale, AZ and Wesley Souder of Novato, CA; and 10 great grandchildren. Ed was a devoted husband, father, & Papa.

Edward was preceded in death by a brother: Harold Souder; and 2 sisters: Edith Switzer Latimer and Margarette Colson.

Funeral services will be 12:30 PM, Friday, December 27, 2019 at Lawrenceville Baptist Church in Williamstown.  Visitation will be 10 AM- 12:30 PM at the church.  Burial with military honors will be in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery, North in Williamstown.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Lawrenceville Baptist Church or Gideons International.