Edward Dean Sechrest, Jr.

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Edward Dean Sechrest, Jr., age 50 of Bridgeport, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 9, 2021. He was born February 18, 1971 in Olney.

On December 25, 2007, Ed married Sara Beth Land at the Wesleyan Church of Bridgeport, and she survives.

After graduating from Red Hill High School, Ed served his country as a member of the United States Army. Throughout his adult life, he worked for the Walmart Distribution Center for 22 years. Ed was easy-going and deeply loved his family, especially his children.

Surviving family includes: his wife- Sara Sechrest of Bridgeport: his two children- Jacob Dean Sechrest and Lora Beth Sechrest both at home: step-mother- Cindy Sechrest of Bridgeport: mother-in-law- Beth Jennings of Bridgeport: two brothers- Jim Sechrest of Hutsonville and Hank Sechrest of Willow Hill: one sister- Mandy Flynn and husband Will of Oblong: one brother-in-law- Danny Land and wife Heather of Albion: and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Dean Sechrest, Sr., and father-in-law, John Land.

A funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Cunningham Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Visitation time will be on Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bridgeport City Cemetery. Military rites will be given at the cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the family directly to set up an education fund for Jacob and Lora Sechrest or to the Lawrence County Cancer Resource Center and Wig Shoppe. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.cunninghamfuneralhomes.com.