Ed became a member of the Morris Creek Baptist Church at an early age. He attended the public schools of Fairfield County, graduating in 1968 from McCrorey-Liston High School. He served in Law Enforcement for the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office for a number of years and later became a long distance truck driver.
Ed leaves to cherish his loving and fond memories: devoted and loving wife, Mercedese, two sons, Technical Seargent Devin Ashford of the United States Air Force, Sumter, SC; Justin Ashford, Winnsboro, SC, two daughters Jenee and Marchita Ashford of the home, mother-in-law Elease Seibles, Winnsboro, SC; four sisters, Pansy Burns, Winnsboro, SC; Runace (Theodore) Byrd, Winnsboro, SC; Joyce Owens, Columbia, SC; and Wilhemenia (Alfonso) Adams, Columbia, SC; two sisters-in-law, Joyce (Perry) Robinson, Winnsboro, SC; Minnie Bell, Winnsboro, SC; two brothers-in-law, Melvin (Carolyn) Seibles, Jr., Blair, SC; Kenny (Towanda) Seibles, Columbia, SC. he is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and three special great-nephews, Ranard McKamey, Jr., Theron Byrd, Jr., and Tyon Byrd.
He was predeceased by one brother, Kelvin Bell, and father-in-law, Melvin Seibles, Sr.
Russell-McCutchen Funeral Home of Winnsboro is in charge of arrangements.


