WALTERBORO: Mr. Eddy Lee "Ed" Craven, husband of Nancy Beach Fralin, died Saturday at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 62.

Ed was born in Lubbock, Texas October 23, 1952 a son of the late Lindy and Joycie Whittington Craven. He was formerly a graphic designer for the Press and Standard Newspaper, and was a simple, kind and easy-going man. He was loved by many, and his last request was for people to remember him by watching his favorite movie, Lonesome Dove.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his step-children who loved him like a father: Shane Fralin and Bryan Fralin (Sarah). There are two step-grandchildren: Anne and Katrina Fralin. Ed has five sisters: Priscilla Craven, Jane Beach, Kathy Daw (Jimmy), Linda Hiers, and Brenda Craven. He is also survived by his wife's siblings who loved him like a brother: Terry Campbell, Allan Beach, Chuck Beach, Melodie Hayes, Denise Catterton, and Jodi Maguire. He leaves behind his mother-in-law Lou Beach, and was preceded in death by his father-in-law Harold Beach.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in his memory to the National Endowment for The Arts at www.arts.gov/about/donate.