Eddie Lee Pressley, Jr.
April 3, 1954 ~ August 11, 2016
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
Obituary Reflections of Life:
On August 11, 2016 God dispatched an Angel to summons Eddie to come home. Eddie Lee Pressley Jr., was born April 3, 1954, Tampa, FL.
Eddie is survived by his wife of 21 years, Donna Lynn Granison Pressley of Mableton, Georgia. Mother: Lois Dixon Pressley Schumate of Hastings, MN. One Daughter: Gabriel' N Pressley. Grandchildren: Davonte, Diamond, Dabian, Victor, and Aja. One Son: Donte'. Grandchildren: Donte', Lenne, and D'Nari. One Sister: Hazel Epps of Tampa, FL. One Brother: Corey (Shirley) Pressley and his two daughters of Grayson, GA. Three Nephews: (Mother Ehtel Pressley) Von Pressley Jr., Eric Pressley, and Greg Pressley. Special cousins: Verneine and Willie Monroe of Tampa, FL. And a host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. Three Brother-in-laws.
He is preceded in death by his father: Eddie Lee Pressley Sr. of Gainesville, FL. His brother: Von H. Pressley Sr. of MLPS, MN. His mother-in-law Catherine Granison and his grandmother, Hazel Spigner. Grandparents: Robert and Louise Young. And his Aunt Ceola Y Sanchez.
Eddie, was born on April 3, 1954, age 62, in Tampa, FL to parents Eddie Lee Pressley Sr. and Lois Dixon Pressley.
Eddie attended University of Florida Gainesville, FL for 2 years. He graduated from Pace University White Plains, NY in September 1981 with a BS degree in Political Science and History. Eddie served as a Senior Litigations Specialist for 38+ years at Mutual Service Casualty Insurance in MN; Chubb Group of Insurance in Minneapolis, MN and Atlanta, GA; AIG Insurance, and most recently at AXIS Capital Insurance Company.
Eddie, was a loving husband, family man, and loving caring father. He married Donna Lynn Granison, October 16, 1995. The name he gave her and they come to know her as "Baby Doll".
Eddie was a social, active man who was deeply involved in University of Fla. Omicron Zeta Sprung of 1973. Line name: "The Impossible Dream" Omega Charter Members of Omega Psi Phi, and Gator Nation. Eddie enjoyed Praising and Worshiping the Lord at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA. Eddie also enjoyed cooking, grilling, entertaining guests, College and Fantasy Football, playing golf, listening to jazz and hip-hop, movies and the History Channel, mentoring people and discussing social and political issues of past and current events. Eddie was a man of distinction Style and Character, Grace and Charm, Class and Confidence. He dressed for success in both business attire and Florida Gator leisure attire. He had impeccable taste. He was a sophisticated gentleman.
Funeral Services are scheduled for:
Visitation will be at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park Columbarium 1861 Dallas Hwy Marietta, GA on Thursday, August 18th, 2016 from 5-8pm.
Services will be held at Zion Hill Baptist Church 6175 Campbellton Road Atlanta, GA Friday, August 19th at 1pm
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‘Eddie was among the first people I met at UF in the fall of 1972. He was indeed a distinguished gentleman. Praying that God will strengthen and comfort “baby doll” and the rest of the family. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning.’
‘Eddie… a joy… amazing person.. you knew how to make everyone smile. Bless you Eddie. You are missed greatly.’
‘R.I.P.classmate’
‘I was at the University of Florida with Eddie. He was quite a sophisticated gentleman even back in his youth. When he pledged Omega Psi Phi I was on the line of Que Debs that year. The Black sororities had not yet been admitted to come on campus so the only pledging for black women was with the black Fraternities. We had so much fun pledging with the Ques. Eddie was a lot of fun and so polite and intelligent. My condolences to his family and friends. I had only recently been back in touch with Eddie through Facebook and I am so glad I had the opportunity to communicate with him again. He seemed very happy, loved his life, and called his wife “Baby Doll”. I enjoyed his posts very much. I hope it is comforting to the family to know they have a special guardian angel in heaven watching over them. Rest in Heaven, Eddie.’
‘Eddie was a class act. I had the privileged of representing he and Donna purchase their home and he treated me with such kindness and respect. He adored his wife and family and it was evident in his communication daily. He was such a beautiful spirit who would welcome you into to his home and treat you like family at a moments notice. Eddie you will be missed and remembered.
Amesha Mason
August 29th, 2016’