Eddie Hobert Street Jr. went peacefully to be with the Lord Sunday morning May 22, 2022, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital.
Born October 22, 1940, in Johnson City, he was preceded in death by his parents Helen Story Street and Eddie Hobert Street, and sister Betty Street Jones.
Eddie “Ed” is survived by two sisters, Carolyn Street Seehorn, wife of Jim Seehorn, and Glenda Street Willingham, wife of Kenneth Willingham. He is also survived by five children, Eddie “Tripp” Hobert Street III married to daughter in law Angie Street, and Julie Richey Street from his first marriage to Judy Richey Street as well as Amber Victoria Street, Stephen Matthew Street, and Michaela Jane Street from his second marriage to Jane Seward Street. Ed has one granddaughter, Ashton Street, and several nieces, nephews, and extended family. Lastly, he is survived by his significant other, Judy King.
Ed graduated from Science Hill High School and attended Tennessee Tech University as well as East Tennessee State University. He spent a lifetime expanding a successful career in construction and commercial development. He was a self-made man who established his own business, the Ed Street Development Company. He was a member of the Johnson City Rotary Club, past president of The Chamber of Commerce, and served as a past chairman on the Johnson City Power Board and the Johnson City, Washington County Industrial Commission.
Ed was also a member of Central Baptist Church where he previously served as a deacon and was on several committees.
He was an avid tennis player and held the annual Ed Street Tennis Tournament in Hilton Head Island, SC where he enjoyed the competition and comradery with his close friends. He enjoyed traveling to various places throughout the world especially his sailing trips to the Caribbean.
The family extends its gratitude and appreciation to the professional teams at Princeton Transitional Care, Abundant Christian Living, and Franklin Woods Community Hospital for their loving care.
Family and friends will gather at Central Baptist Church in Johnson City, Friday, May 27 at 12:00 pm for visitation with family, followed by a celebration of life and worship service to the Lord at 1:00 pm, with Pastor Dr. Tommy Hood officiating. Afterwards, a brief graveside service will be held in the Monte Vista Memorial Park at 2:00 pm.
Pallbearers will be Tony Seaton, Bob Ivens, Larry Sparks, and Ken Wandell. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Seehorn, Kenneth Willingham, Mickey Jilton, and Richard McGowan.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, www.pcf.org, in memory of Ed.
05/26/2022
Judy R. Street
Ed and I met at the beach when we were fifteen years old. He was there with his family from Johnson City, and I with mine from Chattanooga. I have memories of good and funny times.
He had decided his best opening line to approach me and start a conversation was, "Are you an Elvis Presley fan?" My emphatic "NO!" sent him, successfuly, I might add, back to the drawing board.
Many years of writing letters and visits ensued. This culminated in our wedding in 1960.
We were delighted to welcome our beloved son, Edward III in 1962, and our precious daughter, Julie 1971.
Although we went our separate ways following our divorce, we continued to love and co parent our daughter, Julie, and love our son, Tripp, and our cherished grandaughter, Ashton Elizabeth.
Through all the years, I have perseverated in saying, "He is the most thoughtful and generous person I have ever known."
I have taken the liberty to cast aside my predilection for privacy to share a little of Ed for others to enjoy.
It is with the greatest regret that health issues prevent Julie and me being present in body, but we are present in heart and spirit.
05/26/2022
Krista Willingham Hamilton
I have many fun childhood memories that include my Uncle Eddie! He was very generous and loved us kids - as well as our candy!! He never acknowledged being the one who bought me a surprise adoption doll - but I KNOW he was the one who gave it to me! I took that adoption doll, Lola Lorna, everywhere I went in my elementary years. Thank you for your generous heart ❤️, Uncle Eddie!
05/25/2022
The Cusack/Easton Family
Our sincerest condolences for you at this time. You have our deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. What a special friendship Ed always had for our father Don.
The Cusack/Easton Family
I went to high school with Julie, and remember many good times with the Street family when I was younger. I wish everyone in the family my very best during this time!
I have a lot of great memories with Ed. Die to a fractured leg, I won’t be able to attend the service but you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ed will be missed by all. RIP Ed
Ed was a good friend in High School we did a lot of double dates to Kingsport several of us gathered at the pool at Great Stone Motel summer of 1958. Ed Stanley,Nelson Blackburn.Talked today 5-25-22.I just got out of Hospital Nelson is still recovering from a motorcycle wreck we can,t make it.
