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Memorial Service for Ed Futch 25 Oct

Posted: 9/13/2025

Edward (Ed) Ivey Futch (September 3, 1941 – August 8, 2025)

Memorial Service
Saturday October 25th 10:00 am
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Goldsboro, NC 27530

Edward Ivey Futch, age 84, died peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025.

He was born on September 3, 1941, in Miami Beach, FL. Ed was the son of Ivey Edward Futch and Muriel Helen Iverson and was predeceased by his wife, Glenda Futch, and daughter, Cynthia Lee Freeman.

Ed was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Class of 1966 (31st Company).

His service to the US Navy began serving aboard a naval destroyer as “Drone Antisubmarine Helicopter (DASH) Controller”, followed by service as a naval intelligence and liaison officer in Vietnam, where he received the Bronze Star with Valor for combat operations, and a Navy and Presidential Unit Commendation for superior job performance under combat conditions.

From there he became an antisubmarine warfare instructor at the Naval Air Technical Training Center in Brunswick, GA. He was the Training, Executive, and Commanding Officer of Selective Service overseeing the armed forces preparedness for Southeast Virginia. He finished his naval career as the Commanding Officer of Minesweeping Division 123 out of the Naval Amphibious Base in Norfolk, VA, reaching the rank of Captain and earning the Legion of Merit for outstanding service to his country.

He also proudly served as the Blue and Gold officer for Eastern North Carolina, where he guided future naval officers to his beloved Naval Academy.

Ed was married to Glenda Dodson Futch for close to 45 years, sharing a life filled with love and companionship. He is survived by his children Christina Brandt, Tracey Davenport (Charles), Jeff Phillips (Terry), and he was a proud grandfather to Samantha McKendree (Kevin), Justin Davenport (Dianna), Joshua Davenport (Karen), Kelsey Jones (Bryce), Courtney Wilcox (Ian), Carter Phillips, Corbin Phillips, and Bobby Brandt. Additionally, he leaves behind eight cherished great-grandchildren. 


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