Edwin Cole Bearss's obituary , Passed away on September 15, 2020 in Brandon, Mississippi
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Edwin Cole Bearss

June 26, 1923 - September 15, 2020 (97 years old)

Brandon, Mississippi

Edwin Cole Bearss's obituary , Passed away on September 15, 2020 in Brandon, Mississippi
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Edwin Cole Bearss

June 26, 1923 - September 15, 2020 (97 years old)

Brandon, Mississippi

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Edwin Cole Bearss Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Edwin Cole Bearss (Brandon, Mississippi), born in Billings, Montana, who passed away at the age of 97, on September 15, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edwin Cole Bearss to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Margie Riddle Bearss; and his daughter Sara Beth Bearss. He is survived by: his brother Robert Bearss (Pat); and his children, Edwin Cole Bearss, Jr. (Annika) and Mary Bearss (Ginny) of Virginia. He is also survived by three grandsons, four great grandsons, and two nieces.

In lieu of flowers, his family requests that gifts be made to the American Battlefield Trust for preservation projects in Mississippi.

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September 17, 2020

Mike Wilson wrote a sympathy message

“Ed was a great man and an American hero. After being severely wounded as a Marine in WW II, He overcame his disabilities and went on to greatness. Ed became the Chief Historian of the National Park Service. He had a photographic memory. In all the battlefield tours of all the wars I have seen him lead, I've never seen him use notes, even in his nineties. He also had an incredible sense of humor. He will be sorely missed. Mike Wilson”

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September 16, 2020

John Horn wrote a sympathy message

“Mr. Bearss was very kind to me. He read each of my books before publication and always gave me good advice. I met him only once, at the dedication of the marker for the 39th Illinois on the Darbytown Road southeast of Richmond about 20 years ago. Present was also my son, then a little boy and now a Marine like Mr. Bearss. God bless you Mr. Bearss and thank you for your service! Your family has our sympathies.”

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