Edward H. Chehardy Jr.
October 28, 1938 - May 12, 2021
Edward Harold Chehardy, Jr., age 82, passed away Wednesday, May 12 2021. He was a native of Independence, and a longtime resident of Hammond, LA. “Mr. Ed”, as he was known by, was a retired truck driver and most recently a retired driving instructor for Coastal Truck Driving School. He was a friendly man who never met a stranger. “Mr. Ed” is already dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Edward leaves behind his daughter, Linda C. Goings and her husband, Buddy; 2 granddaughters, Jessica and Ashley Goings, 1 step-granddaughter, Amanda Bracy and husband, Byron; 4 great-grandchildren, Chael, Elowen, Ainslan and Saoirse Aguilar; 2 step-great-grandchildren, Brennan and Abigail Bracy; Dianne’s children, Rhonda, Jeannie, and Jesse, and their families; many dear friends and his sidekick, Shadow. Edward is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Eunice Chehardy; grandparents, John and Philomene Chehardy, and William E. and May P. Edmonson; and loving partner, Dianne Strickland. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Edward Harold Chehardy, Jr., age 82, passed away Wednesday, May 12 2021. He was a native of Independence, and a longtime resident of Hammond, LA. “Mr. Ed”, as he was known by, was a retired truck driver and most recently a retired... View Obituary & Service Information