Edwin Lee Cardwell

Edwin Lee Cardwell, 63, Atlanta, died at 3:05 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006 at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville.  He was born July 14, 1942, in Elwood to Everett Floyd & Harriet Martha (Beckett) Cardwell.  On January 24,1963 he married Lana Joan Eisele and she survives.

He was a farmer in Tipton and Hamilton Counties and had worked at Perfect Circle in Tipton for 15 years.  Lee was a member of the Cicero Christian Church and also attended the Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis.  He enjoyed antique tractors, farm shows and activities, racing and traveling.

Lee is survived by his wife; one son, Michael Shawn Cardwell and wife Michele, Westfield; one daughter, Karen Lee Heffelmire and husband Ben, Tipton; his step-mother, Joanne Cardwell, Atlanta; and five grandchildren, Jennifer Cardwell, Joshua Cardwell, Joseph Cardwell, Jacob Heffelmire and Noah Heffelmire.

His funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, Tipton, with Rev. Kurt Gremel presiding.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Tipton.  Visitation will be from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Service Inc., 4701 N. Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46205.