Howard K. Edelman's Obituary
Howard Edelman, born April 23, 1921 in Nacogdoches, TX to Thomas and Mineola Edelman, passed away on January 27, 2012 at home in Longview, surrounded by his loving family.
Services will be held at Greggton United Methodist, Monday, January 30 at 10:00 am, graveside services to follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at Rader Funeral Home, Longview, Sunday, January 29, from 2:00-4:00.
Howard moved to Waskom, TX at the age of 8. He graduated from Waskom High School in 1937 and attended 2 years at Baylor University before being drafted into the US Air Force. Upon returning home, he was employed by the Home Furniture Company of Marshall, TX. In 1947, he and brother, Ray Edelman established Edelman Furniture Co, in a new west Longview shopping center of Greggton. He retired in 1987. Howard's nephew, Tom Edelman, is now co-owner and President of Edelman Furniture. Howard was active in civic affairs of Longview. He served on Longview City Council, was a director of East Texas Bank & Trust, active member of Greggton United Methodist Church, supporter of Pine Tree School and a member of the Lions Club.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents, TG & Lolo Edelman; brother, Glen Edelman; sister, Vivian Flood; beloved wife of 50 years Isabelle Edelman; daughter, Gayle Barnes and husband David; Grandson, Charles Barnes; and Great-Grandson, Justin Polk.
Howard is survived by his brother, Ray Edelman and wife Audrey; sister, Carolyn Oden; Grandsons, Heath Barnes and wife Tanya; Michael Barnes and wife Heather; Granddaughter, Christy Polk and husband Mark; Great-Grandchildren, Heath and Taylor Polk, Bobby and Chris McIntosh, Britney Couch-Barnes, Braden and Sydney Barnes; and numerous Nieces, Nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Greggton United Methodist or Hearts Way Hospice in his honor.
The family would like to thank Josh and the Hearts Way staff; sitters, Bridgette, Debbie, Becky and Carolyn; and all the people that helped during these difficult times.
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