Edward Malcolm Friend III Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Edward Malcolm Friend III (Birmingham, Alabama), whose life came to an end on February 26, 2026 at the age of 79, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edward Malcolm Friend III to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward M. Friend, Jr. and Hermione Friend. He is survived by: his wife Catharine Comer Friend; his daughters, Catharine Comer Crawford and Kate Crawford Agricola (Stephen); his grandsons, Edward Whitton Agricola and John Corbin Agricola; his sister Ellen Friend Elsas (Fred); his nieces, Elizabeth Mandel (David) and Julia Elsas; his nephew Jon Elsas; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Aiden, Zeke, Willa Elsas and Zoe Mandel; his siblings-in-law, Allison Comer Murray and Robert Comer (Jennifer); and his extended family, Amy Wellingham, Anna Withers Wellingham, Lee Wellingham II and Kay Ellis. He is also survived by nieces, nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the United Way of Central Alabama, the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, UAB School of Business, the Edward & Hermione Friend Community Caring Fund of the Grafman Endowment Fund for Temple Emanu-El, or a charity of your choice.
