Howard "Ed" Halbrook was born on August 22, 1938 at Fredericktown, the son of Howard L. and Florence (Umfleet) Halbrook, and passed away on February 6, 2021 at the age of 82 years.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents and sister Phyllis Hoeffler and brother-in-law James Hoeffler.

Ed is survived by one (1) brother Kenneth Halbrook, one (1) sister Carolyn Halbrook and one (1) niece Kristi Johnson and husband Ritchy Johnson.

Also, a grand nephew Logan Johnson and grand niece Lindsey Johnson

Ed worked as a truck driver for Fredericktown Daily Express for a number of years.