Edward Holden O’Gwynn Jr., age 79, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, in Montgomery.

Ed is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janie Sexton O’Gwynn; his children, Allyson O’Gwynn Freeman (Marty) of Auburn, Edward H. O’Gwynn III (Marty) of Mobile and Catherine O’Gwynn Borgeson of Atlanta.

Ed had seven grandchildren, Sarah and Sam Freeman; Holden, Frances and Camille O’Gwynn; Madison and Tyler Borgeson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward H. O’Gwynn and Adalena B. O’Gwynn, of Selma.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice.

A service will be held at Southern Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at 11 a.m. with visitation being held one hour prior to the service.