Edwin J. Andrews, Jr., 89, a native of Gretna and former resident of Chatham, passed away on April 6, 2022, in Hospice care near his home in Flower Mound, Texas.

Son of the late Edwin J. Andrews and Laura K. Andrews of Gretna, he is survived by his wife of 61 years, Iva Sours Andrews, two daughters, Dr. Laura J. Andrews, of Hays, Kansas and Kathleen A. Tutt, and husband, Michael, of Flower Mound, Texas and two granddaughters, Elizabeth (Joseph) Branson and Sarah K. Tutt.

A 1958 graduate of Hampden-Sydney College, he received his MAT degree from the University of Virginia. He served on the staff of Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham for 12 years. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel with 23 years of service, including a 1967 tour in Korat RTAB, Thailand and five years in Germany.

A memorial service will be held at Flower Mound United Methodist Church on May 20, 2022.

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, Virginia. A graveside service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Gretna Burial Park with the Rev. Charles Wickham.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Building Fund, Flower Mound United Methodist Church, 3950 Bruton Orand Blvd., Flower Mound, TX 75022, or to the charity of your choice.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.