Edward “E.L.” Lloyd Cardwell, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. He was born on December 31, 1927. He was a World War II era veteran and worked at Y-12.
Preceded in death by his parents, Edward Lee and Velma Mae Cardwell; mother of his children, Nancy Waggoner Cardwell; son, Larry Cardwell; daughter, Debbie Overton; sisters, Katherine Churchman (Jimmy) and Wilma Coleman; and brother Robert “Bobby” Cardwell.
E.L. is survived by his wife, Faye Cardwell; son, Steve Cardwell (Liz); step-son, Gerald Lowe (Maria); grand-children, Shalyn Cardwell and Gabriel Lowe; and daughter-in-law Donna Cardwell.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff of 4 Montvue at Parkwest Medical Center with special thanks to the palliative care team and Dr. David Wooten.
Family and friends will gather at 2:45pm on Friday, November 22nd at Highland Memorial Cemetery for a 3:00pm graveside service officiated by Pastor Raymond Long. In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made in his memory to The American Diabetes Association or The Disabled American Veterans. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com
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