Eddie Huey Speed

Eddie Huey Speed Roebuck, SC – Eddie Huey Speed, 70, husband of Barbara Jean Rogers Speed, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2015 after a battle with cancer. Born in Clearwater FL, Eddie was a son of the late Stephen Ernest and Lorena Charlton Speed. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. A Retired Civil Engineer, Eddie worked for Grey Engineering, the City of Greer, and also Spartanburg County. An avid hunter, he enjoyed his time in the great outdoors with friends and his grandson. Eddie was a graduate of the University of Alabama and followed the Tide, as well as pulling for the South Carolina Gamecocks, in all sporting events. In addition to his wife of almost 50 years, he is survived by two daughters, Renee Holler (Punky) of Columbia, Dorenda Dawn Speed Fulmer of Newcastle, England; and a sister, Jane Tucker of Lithonia Ga. He was blessed with three grandchildren, who he loved and adored – Eddie, Jr., Mo, and Logan Holler, all of Columbia. Eddie was predeceased by his brother Royce Speed. A private graveside service will be held in Sumter, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615.