Loving companion of Alma Jean King, beloved father of six daughters and four sons: Jacqueline Washington, Loretta Taylor, Malayna Taylor, Nikki Foster, Felicia Taylor, Sharday Foster, Eddie Jr., of Columbus, Ohio, Antione Taylor, Sean Foster and Eric (Lisa) Taylor; brother of Ernestine Phifer and brother-in-law of Marie Foster; grandfather of Ericka Phillips Taylor, whom he raised as his own, and grandson Dimond Avery. WAKE AND MEMORIAL SERVICE on Friday, March 22 at 10:30/11 a.m. at Strowder's Funeral Home.