Ocala - Edward Robert Follins "Ed"; age 55 caseworker for The Department of Children and Families. Transitioned from this life on Friday, September 17, 2010 at his mother's residence under the care of Hospice. Edward Robert Follins was educated in Marion County Public Schools graduated from Vanguard High School and receiving his bachelors degree from Collins University of Tennessee. He was a member of New St .John Baptist Church, Ocala, Florida. He is survived By His mother: Mrs. Essie Mae Follins Wright, Ocala, Florida; daughter: Shacoma Gaitor, Ocala, Florida; one granddaughter Shaniya Collier, Ocala, Florida; sister: Wanda Follins, Ocala, Florida; brother: Michael (Cynteria) Follins, Ocala, Florida; two nephews: Robert Sims, Micheal Follins Jr. both of Ocala, Florida; one niece: Mikeria Follins, Ocala, Florida; Aunts: Ruth (Julius) Linton, New York; Ellie Mae Clark, Rochester, New York; uncles: Raymond (Tina) Follins, Robert (Queen) Follins both of Ocala, Florida; special aunt: Evelyn Follins, Ocala, Florida; closest cousins: Julius Linton, Atlanta; Georgia Pam Follins, Iowa. A host of friends, a host of cousins. Funeral services for Edward Robert Follins, age 55, caseworker for Department of Children and Family will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. at New St. John Baptist Church 2251 Northwest 2nd Street Ocala, Florida with Reverend Dr. Tommy L. Brooks, Pastor conducting the services. Interment will be in the Highland Memorial Park, Ocala, Florida under the care of Summers Funeral Home Inc. 2238 Northwest 10th Street Ocala, Florida 34475 352-351-0566. Visitation on Friday at Summers Funeral Home: 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 P.M. There will be viewing at the Church on Saturday from 2:00 P.M. Until time of service. no viewing after the eulogy. 'A Summers Funeral Service Makes the Difference" Our Family Serving Your Family'.
Published in Ocala Star-Banner from September 23 to September 24, 2010