Edwin C Mizio

Mr. Edwin C. Mizio, 89, passed away on Saturday evening, May 24, at his home in Georgetown. A memorial service is planned for 11:00 AM, CST, on Wednesday, May 28, at the First Presbyterian Church of Eufaula, AL, with Rev. Brian Copeland officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Burial will follow at 11:00 AM, EST, on Thursday, May 29, in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Americus. Born October 11, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was a son of the late Steve Mizio & Natalie Osinski Mizio. He retired from dairy farming, and then worked for a number of years for the Americus School System as groundskeeper. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and playing the accordion. Mr. Mizio was a member & Elder of First Presbyterian Church of Eufaula, where he sang in the church choir for many years, and was a member of the Men's Breakfast Club. He had a deep respect for life and living things, and had a special love for his family. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Cora Mizio of Georgetown; two daughters, Nancy M. Judy (Luther) of Monroe, NC and Alice M. Drury (Paul) of White Oak, GA; one son, Steven C. Mizio (Minh) of Americus; one brother, Ronald Mizio of Clayton, NC; 8 grandchildren: Lou Ann Sexton, Jennifer Judy, Amanda Horton, David Drury, Melissa Saldana, Martin Drury, Stephanie Robertson, and Cathy Mizio; 6 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to First Presbyterian Church, Living Water Fund, 201 N Randolph Ave., Eufaula, AL 36027. To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences to the family, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for Mr. Edwin C. Mizio.