Edwin S. McCann Jr.

Edwin S. McCann, Jr., age 88 years, a resident of rural Vienna, passed away Friday morning, September 13, 2024, at 7:57 A.M. at Continue Care Hospital at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky. Ed was born March 16, 1936 in Moundsville, West Virginia. He was the son of Edwin S. McCann, Sr. and Cathelene (Slaughter) McCann. Ed was united in marriage to Leta Marilyn Cain. He was later united in marriage to Patricia A. (Nerud) Keske on May 26, 1982 in Huber Heights, Ohio. She survives. In addition to his wife, Ed is survived by: 4 sons – Edwin Michael (Charmaine) McCann, David Ray (Sandy) McCann, James Alan (Mary) McCann, and Jeffrey Scott (Kelli) McCann; a stepson – Josiah (Dawn) Keske; daughters-in-law – Kay McCann and Angela McCann; grandchildren – Brian (Meagen) McCann, Tara Kay McCann, Kyle Robert (Jackie) McCann, Justin (Ashley) McCann, Brandi (Sam) Padilla, Matthew (Hannah) McCann, Shane McCann, Wade (Katelynn) McCann, Casey Diane McCann, Clayton (Stephanie) McCann, Isaac Keske, Annalise Keske, and Caleb Keske; great grandchildren – Owen, Olivia, Eli, Noelle, Jaxton, Addy, Maverick, Harlow, and Colton; 2 sisters – Patricia Moore & Susie McCann; and 2 brothers – George McCann & Arthur McCann. In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by: a son – Terry Lee McCann; an infant grandson – Logan McCann; and a brother – Gene McCann. Ed was a U.S. Army veteran. He served in the Korean War and was honorably discharged on June 28, 1957 with the rank of SP3 (T). Ed was an employee of the United States Federal Government. His career was in the field of aeronautics and space exploration development. Ed was a contract administrator and worked on the Minuteman System as well as air craft flight simulation. Following his retirement in 1993, Ed then worked as an audit manager for the ISO9000:2000 project. Traveling extensively throughout the United States, Ed would review procedures and protocols for a variety of businesses and assist them in upgrading standards of performance. In his youth, Ed’s ambition was to pursue a career in law enforcement as a state police officer. Even though, his career path took him in a different direction, he did serve as a member of the mounted patrol as well as a reserve deputy sheriff during his residency in New Mexico. Ed was also a member of the search and rescue patrol. Ed enjoyed shooting firearms and he often would target practice along with other officers. Ed had achieved marksman status during his time in the U.S. Army. Ed was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (B.P.O.E.) in Washington State. Ed enjoyed many hobbies and interests. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed winemaking. Along with his wife Pat, they enjoyed traveling and camping in their recreational vehicle. Ed could often be seen riding his golf cart around his yard. He enjoyed creating and making things with his hands. Ed also had a great interest in genealogy and family tree research. Ed was a member of Gilead Cumberland Presbyterian Church near Simpson. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral services. Ed's specific instructions to his family were, "If they don't come to see me while I'm alive, I don't want them seeing me after I'm dead." Contributions in Ed's memory are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice. To share a memory of Ed or to leave an online message of condolence for his family, please visit www.baileyfh.com

Edwin S. McCann Jr.

March 16, 1936 - September 13, 2024