Edwin Hitchcock

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Edwin T. Hitchcock, 70, of Lockhart, Texas, passed away on Aug. 25, 2014. He was born on Dec. 27, 1943 in Shelbyville, Ill., to Edwin Terry and Laverna Glee Hitchcock.

Ed served his country in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. After leaving the USAF, he went to work for the LCRA in 1970 and retired in 1997. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ.

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was preceded in death by his parents, Verna Glee and Edwin Terry Hitchcock; aunt and uncle, Iva and Emmett Blackburn; father and mother-in-law, A.B. and Mary Schaefer; sister-in-law, Agnes Schaefer Merka; and brother-in-law, Clyde Cannop.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Betty Schaefer Hitchcock; his sons and daughters-in-law, Edwin Terry Hitchcock V, John Thomas and Catie Hitchcock, Richard Wayne and Linnet Hitchcock, and Robert William and Ashley Hitchcock, along with numerous other “adopted” sons and daughters. Ed is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, John Richard and Renee Hitchcock, Thomas and Joann Hitchcock, and Mary Schaefer Cannop. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Brooke and Max Hitchcock, Robert Hitchcock, Jr., Dakota Hitchcock, Richard Hitchcock, Jr., Jason Edwin James Hitchcock, and Emberleigh Hitchcock; expected grandson, Adam Hitchcock; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Lockhart.

Arrangements under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan, Lockhart, Texas 78644 (512) 398-4791.

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  1. Beth Naumann 27 August, 2014 at 17:52 Reply

    We are truly sorry for your loss. We pray that you find comfort in your precious memories. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. But love leaves a memory no one can steal. God speed.
    Gary and Beth Naumann, and Sarah Winegarner.

  2. Rosie Kirkwood 28 August, 2014 at 14:38 Reply

    Betty Sue, I am so sorry for your loss. May God’s love give you strength as you grieve your loved one.

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