William Edward Veal

William Edward “Ed” Veal, age 92, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, October 23, 2026. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, at Smyrna Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jimmy Harris and the Rev. Scott Matthews officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mr. Ed was born in Deepstep, Georgia, on March 2, 1934, to the late R. D. Veal and Inez Brooks Veal. Throughout his life, he worked for and retired from several employers, including Georgia Kaolin, Rheem Manufacturing, and the Department of Agriculture. He also worked with the Sandersville Police Department. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Terri Tanner and his brother Richard Veal. Mr. Ed was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church and served his country for 6 years in the United States Navy during the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife of nearly 48 years, Louise Franklin Veal of Deepstep; his sons, Darrell Veal of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Vic Pulliam (Shannon) of Deepstep; his son-in-law, John Mark Tanner of Riddleville; his sister, Rhonda Seagers of Deepstep; a sister-in-law Phyllis Veal of Deepstep, and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family would like to extend special thanks to his grandson, Hunter Veal (April), his granddaughter Victoria Pulliam and his caregiver, Patricia Brown, for their love and support during his care.

The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at the church.

Moores Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of arrangements.

This is a courtesy announcement from May and Smith Funeral Directors.