Edgar Lewis Standard, 90, Dies

Edgar Lewis Standard, 90 of Douglasville, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19.  He was born Nov. 10, 1923 in Jackson, GA. Mr. Standard was a very caring person, who loved taking care of his family and looking after his neighbors.  He had a successful career in the grocery business for over 60 years; was a member of the Masonic Lodge with more than 50 years of service and was a member of Pray’s Mill Baptist Church. He was an avid Braves fan.

Mr. Standard was preceded in death by his wife, Jamie Standard; son, Ernest Standard; daughter, Phyllis Loza; and his parents, Ernest and Eloise Thurston Standard.

He is survived by his son, Phillip Standard and his wife, Gina of Austell, GA; five grandsons; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, Dec. 22, from 2 until 6 p.m. The funeral service will be Monday, Dec. 23, at 11 a.m. in the Rosehaven Chapel with Reverend Josh Buice officiating. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta.

Express condolences or share a special memory online at www.whitleygarner.com.

Arrangements by: Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home, Douglasville, GA 30134, 770-942-4246.