Edward Silvas Jr.
Edward “Little Eddie” Silvas Jr., 46, of Midland, an Alpine native and Fort Davis resident, went home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2016.
A funeral service is today, Thursday, October 6 at Redeemer Christian Fellowship Church in Midland. In Fort Davis, a farewell service is 10am Saturday, October 8 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church followed by his burial.
He was born November 9, 1970 in Alpine to Edward and Linda Silvas. At an early age, he moved to Midland where he was raised. Eddie attended Midland public schools and Fort Davis High School. He graduated from Fort Davis High School in 1989.
Eddie loved to listen to music, and play his drums and watch the Pittsburgh Steelers football team. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
During his working career, he was employed by Hertz Rental Car and Deerhorn Aviation.
Eddie was a member of Redeemer Christian Fellowship.
He is survived by his parents, Edward and Linda Silvas of Midland; his aunts and uncles, Carmen and Ray Burroughs, Sulema and Don Andreoli, Diana Baribeau, Kathy Kozakiowicaz, Grovernor and Dolores Knox of Springfield, Massachusetts; Marcia Scarnici of California; Maria Roncarati of Playa de Carmen, Mexico; Delores and Robert Najar, Gloria and Teclo Bustamante, Fred and Lenora Rodriguez of Monahans; Patsy Rodriguez of Fort Davis; also numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clara and Gregorio Silvas of Fort Davis, and Hilberto and Barbara Gonzales, of Springfield, Massachusetts.
Ellis Funeral Home of Midland is in charge or arrangements, and online condolences may be offered at www.ellisfunerals.com.