Edward Joseph Zahradka, 77, Clermont, passed away September 20, 2012 at the Mike Conley Hospice House. He was born March 3, 1935 in Baltimore, MD son of Joseph & Alice Perkins Zahradka. He served in the US Air Force and on May 3, 1963 was united in marriage to Darlene Thoms in Baltimore. He was a 30 year local resident and worked as a mechanic at Vistana Resort. His step-daughter Sharon Crumpler preceded him in death. Surviving is his wife Darlene; sons David Zahrakda & wife Pamela of Minneola & David Crumpler & wife Teresa of Forest Hill, MD; grandchildren Jamie & James Crumpler & sisters Sharon Garey, Coral Springs, FL & Carolyn Taylor, Baltimore.



The memorial service for Edward Zahradka will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 in the Becker Chapel. Reverend Dr. Walt Fowler will officiate. Inurnment will be in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Salvation Army. BECKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 806 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont, FL 34711. Telephone 352-394-7121. Guestbook at beckerfamilyfuneral.com.