Visitation
October 22, 2010
2 ~ 4 & 6 ~ 8 PM
Location: Rausch Funeral Home - Lusby, MD [Map]
Funeral Service
October 23, 2010
11 AM
Location: Rausch Funeral Home - Lusby, MD [Map]
Burial
Location: Cedar Hill Cemetery [Map]
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Edward Eugene “Eddie” Stivers, 56, of Lusby, MD formerly of Fort Washington, MD passed away on October 18, 2010 at his residence. He was born on March 13, 1954 in Washington, DC to the late William Harrison Stivers, Jr. and the late Myrtle Virginia Thomas. Eddie loved growing up on a farm, working hard and entering his calves in the local 4 H competitions. He also loved learning, completing 13 years of school and only missing 1 ½ days. Upon graduating from Sherwood High School in 1972, Eddie enlisted in the Navy and was soon selected to attend Aviation Boatswain Mate Fuel School where he finished at the top of his class in 1973. He went on to receive many commendations for superior work while stationed in the South Pole (Antarctica) through December 1975 when he was transferred to Port Hueneme, CA. On March 25, 1976 just 12 days after his 22nd birthday, he was critically injured in a motor vehicle accident and left a quadriplegic. He was subsequently retired on disability and spent the next 34 years in the care of his mom, stepdad, and little sister Susan. He loved to laugh and it was contagious to those who were around him. His favorite saying was “you’re alright with me” with the thumbs up sign. In his day, he loved hunting, his Harley Davidson, and his friends and family. He became known as the man with 9 lives, proving just how tough he was, he didn’t know the word quit. Eddie is survived by his siblings Susan Wommack of Lusby, MD, Patty Faris of Centreville, MD, Nancy Reio and Brenda Dulaney both of Palm Coast, FL, Billy Stivers, III of Waldorf, MD, and Teresa Comfort of King George, VA, 13 nieces and nephews; 14 great nieces and nephews, and a special buddy and caregiver, Aden Gwinn. Pallbearers will be Russell Carpenter, Keith Faris, Kevin Wommack, Josh Leaman, Buster Morris, and R.J. Morris. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 22, 2010 from 2 ~ 4 and 6~8 PM in the Rausch Funeral Home Chapel, Lusby, MD. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 11 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Steve Fehrman officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD. Memorial Contributions may be made in Eddie’s memory to the Tri-County Animal Shelter, 6707 Animal Shelter Road S, Hughesville, MD 20637 and / or to The Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410.
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