Funeral services for Edward Lee Coan, 60, of Toccoa, will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, from the Chapel of Whitlock Mortuary with the Rev. Mike Franklin and Mr. Glenn Lewis officiating. Masonic Rites will be provided by Grove Masonic Lodge #652. Military honors will be provided by VFW Post 4346.
Mr. Coan went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Oct. 14, 2022 at the Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, surrounded by loving friends and family. He was a multiple myeloma cancer warrior for eight years and fought valiantly.
Born July 4, 1962, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of the late Barbara Ellen Dodson. He was preceded in death by a beloved brother, Raymond Powers.
Mr. Coan was a member of The Torch in Demorest and was a truck driver for Tugaloo Gas and Hulsey Transport. He was a Shriner and a Mason and served in the United States Navy on the USS Forrestal as a fireman from 1980 until 1984.
Ed's priorities were God, family and friends. His courage and determination uplifted us all throughout his battle. We are happy he has no pain and no longer suffers. We will see him again. In Ed's words, I will be waiting.
Family members include his wife, Sherry Carter Coan; daughters, Niki Ferguson (Rick), Melissa King (Kyle) and Erin Coan; sons, Brandon Coan (Julie), and Cory Casteel; grandchildren, Tara, Kailee, Bristol, and Charlie Jo; sisters, Teresa Harris and Wendi Swenson; brothers, Chris Coan, Fred Coan (Jeanette), Randy Coan and Rob Coan; and father, Robert Edgar Coan and his wife, Sharon.
The family will receive friends at the mortuary Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 5 until 8 p.m.
Special thanks to the Longstreet Clinic Cancer Center, Winship Cancer Center and the nurses of the Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, who were angels during this difficult time.
Flowers are optional. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at 2859 Paces Ferry Road SE, Suite 725, Atlanta, GA 30339; or to the Shriner's Childrens Hospital, Greenville at 950 W Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
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Whitlock Mortuary, Funerals and Cremations is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Edward Lee Coan.