- Date Of Birth: May 15, 1928
- Date Of Death: December 1, 2022
- State: Georgia
Dr. Edwin Lamar Wynn Sr., age 94, went to his heavenly home on December 1, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Ed Wynn’s devotion to God, his family, his lifelong friends and his community served as the cornerstone of his life. Ed was born to the late Clarence Jackson Wynn Sr. and Clemmie Marsh Wynn on May 15th 1928.
During his early career he held positions in coaching and teaching before being appointed as the Principal of Brooklet Elementary School. Beginning in 1965 he was elected as Superintendent of Bulloch County Schools. Ed served four years in that capacity and then earned a doctorate degree in School Administration from the University of Georgia. Subsequently he taught at Georgia Southern College and then returned to the position of Superintendent of Schools from 1981 through 1988.
Ed and Mary raised their two children in their community of Brooklet, Georgia.
Ed is survived by his children, Christy Lynn Hopp (Mike) and Edwin Wynn, Jr. (Terri); his brother in law Franklin Durrell Rushing (Wylene); his grandchildren, Michael Hopp (Jessica), Jake Wynn (Jennifer), Erin Starling (Jamie), Leah Beaudry (Tony), David Hopp (Grayson), Amy Long (David); and his sister-in-law Rean Rushing. He is also survived by sixteen great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family extends deep appreciation for the excellent care he received at The Lodge at Bethany and Ogeechee Area Hospice. Ed will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather by his family. He will also be remembered for his warmth, charm, humor, talent and servant leadership to all who knew him.
