Ed Straubing

Ed Straubing of Corsicana, Texas went to be home with his Heavenly Father on Friday afternoon, September 15, 2017 at the age of 48. He was born in Wortham, Texas on March 25, 1969 to Edward A. Straubing II and Rita Prince Straubing. He graduated from Corsicana High School and went to college and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Texas A&M Commerce. Ed married Annette Matthews on March 17, 1990 at Emmanuel Baptist Church. The only thing that exceeded his love for Annette was his love for God. Ed was a faithful Christian man who enjoyed working with the youth groups helping to mold young men and women. He served as a Deacon at First Baptist Church in Corsicana and was always willing to perform weddings for those he watched grow up. Ed had many passions in life that included hunting, fishing and anything outdoors. He liked gadgets whether they had a cord or wireless, it did not matter. John Deere was his friend and the color Camo was his color of choice, even his bible had a Camo cover. Ed loved cars from all era’s and if you were around him you knew that the stronger the coffee recipe the better and that he loved to grill. Ed had an infectious smile that everyone loved. When you saw Ed he always had a smile and never had a cross word for anyone, just a smile. He and Annette didn’t have any children of their own but he was a father to a multitude of children over the years. He and Annette would attend sporting events or any other event that they were asked to attend by children in the youth groups and students over the years. When someone needed support he was there, Ed was always there. He is preceded in death by his Grandmothers Gladys Straubing and Edna Johnston and step-father Don McDaniel. He is survived by his wife of 27 years Annette Straubing. Mother Rita McDaniel and father Ed Straubing II. Sisters and brothers; Lisa Straubing, RJ Straubing, Beau Straubing, Summer Bookhardt and Denise Pippin. Ed is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members and his family at the Navarro County Sheriffs Department. Visitation with his family will be Tuesday evening in the Chapel at Griffin – Roughton Funeral Home from 6 -8pm. A celebration of Ed’s life will be Wednesday morning, September 20, 2017 at 10:00am at First Baptist Church with Dr. Danny Reeves and Rev. Troy Brooks officiating with burial following at Hamilton – Beeman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Aulds, David Arnett, Josh Pippin, Matt Pippin, RJ Straubing and Beau Straubing. Honorary pallbearers will be the Navarro County Sheriff’s Department, Gene Hobdy, Lewis Watkins, Joe Howard, Mike Bryant, Gary WIgley and John Arnold. The family asks that in lieu of flowers memorial be made to First Baptist Church at 510 West Collin Corsicana, Texas 75110.

Ed Straubing

March 25, 1969 - September 15, 2017