Colonel Edwards left a legacy gift to ensure continued support for Air Force surviving spouses who may otherwise face housing insecurity
Naming Air Force Enlisted Village as a beneficiary in your estate plan is a simple and powerful way to support our one-of-a-kind community for decades to come.
Colonel Joseph Ellison Edwards, Jr., a distinguished retired U.S. Air Force officer, passed away on January 5, 2024, at the age of 75 in San Antonio, Texas.
Born in Tampa, Florida, Col. Edwards grew up as a military dependent and lived in many different states, as well as England and France. He graduated from the Paris American High School in France, of which he attended many reunions. He graduated from the University of Georgia in Athens on a full ROTC scholarship.
He then began his military career as a fighter jet (F4)navigator and rose through the ranks to become wing commander during his 30 years in the U.S. Air Force. One of his favorite assignments was in Washington, DC, where he was a military adjunct with the Australian Embassy. Col. Edward was awarded several awards and medals, including the Air Force Legion of Merit Award and the National Defense Superior Service Medal.
A devoted supporter of the Air Force Enlisted Village, Colonel Edwards recognized the importance of providing a safe and welcoming home for surviving spouses of retired enlisted Air Force members. In a remarkable act of generosity, he left a legacy gift to further this mission, ensuring continued support for our Air Force surviving spouses who may otherwise face housing insecurity.
By naming Air Force Enlisted Village as a beneficiary in your estate plan, YOU can create a lasting impact for generations. A bequest—whether a percentage of your estate, a specific asset, or a cash gift—is simple to arrange and deeply meaningful.
Sample Bequest Language:
“I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Air Force EnlistedVillage Foundation, Inc., 92 Sunset Lane, Shalimar, FL 32579 (Federal Tax ID:23-7078212), ____________% of the residue of my estate or the sum of$_______________ (or the following property described herein).”
Legal Info:
Air Force Enlisted Village Foundation, Inc.
92 Sunset Lane
Shalimar, FL 32579
Federal Tax ID: 23-7078212
Consult your attorney or financial advisor to ensure your gift aligns with your goals. And please let us know—so we can honor your generosity and ensure your wishes are fulfilled.
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