of Diamond City, AR
September 4, 1953 - August 26, 2017
Eddie Umek, age 63, of Diamond City, Arkansas, passed away in his home Saturday, August 26, 2017. He was born September 4, 1953, in Joliet, Illinois, the son of Ed and Beverly (Yeager) Umek. He was preceded in death by his parents; an older brother, ''Little Eddie''; a sister, Debbie Neely; and a grandson, Braelynn Medley.
Eddie spent his early years enjoying water skiing the lakes of Illinois and Indiana. He was a talented mechanic, earning his mechanic certification in the 1970s. In 1994 Eddie and his family moved to the Diamond City area where he started Ozark Marine.
Eddie enjoyed spending time with his family, grilling delicious food, planting beautiful gardens and hunting. He was an active volunteer with the Diamond City Fire Department.
Eddie is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Theresa (Ponzetti) Umek; two daughters, Sarah Umek and Josh Collins and Nichole Medley and husband Bo; his granddaughter, Jade Medley; a sister, Cookie Lucas; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
There will be a breakfast fundraiser to help with medical expenses from 7:30 to 10:30AM, Saturday, September 9, 2017, at the Diamond City Community Center. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 1:00 PM.
An account has been established at Arvest Bank for Eddie for donations.
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6 Condolence(s)
Kim McQuary Jones
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss keeping you and girls in our prayers.Praying for comfort during this difficult time."Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.Matt. 5:4
Ron Shepard
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
I met Eddie 20 years ago when I retired and liked him immediately as he was the kind of man I knew I could trust! I went to him several times with automotive questions and he always made time to answer my questions. I was shocked when I heard about this a few days ago and words can not describe just how much he will be missed and my sincere sympathy goes out to his entire family! He will certainly be missed but his kindness, honesty and integrity will never be forgotten!
Latoshia Caldwell
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Theresa,
I'm so very sorry about your loss. You are in my prayers.
Latoshia
Sue Trimble
Monday, August 28, 2017
Dear Teresa and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Eddie's passing. I did not know him well but I know he was highly respected in the community and I know he will be missed by all who knew him. My prayers and sympathy go out to you, Sincerely Sue Trimble
DW
Monday, August 28, 2017
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" ( 3) Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, (4 ) who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Chris and Cynde Ashcraft
Monday, August 28, 2017
You were always a friend and will be missed. Thanks for all of the times we shared. RIP Eddie