Edward Lee McIntosh, 90 years young, passed away on Monday, May 12th, 2025, surrounded by family. A resident of Loveland, Ohio for many years, he is a true example of the family patriarch: strong, wise, humble and always provides for his family no matter the circumstance.

Adoring husband of 68 years to Beatrice Lee (Ferris) McIntosh whom he shares 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren with, amazing Father to children Carmie Lue (Don) Smith, Edward Lee McIntosh II, Carrie Lue (Kenny) McIntosh-Owens, Christie Lee (Tommy Cantor) McIntosh, loving Papa to grandchildren Amanda Elizabeth (John) Blankenship, Thomas Edward Bergman, Taylor Jean Owens, Austin Jace Lee Owens, Kylah Lane McIntosh, Lance Thomas Cantor, Devin Lee Cantor, Great Papa to Sloane Rose Blankenship and Booker Lee Blankenship, "Uncle Ed" to other family members and "Mac" to so many friends.

Edward was born on May 2nd, 1935, in Paris, Kentucky to Rose (McCarty) Langford of Kentucky and Edward Douglas McIntosh of Knoxville, Tennessee. One of 6 children, (siblings Earl, Dean, Millie, Bonnie, Anna Katherine) he was adored by his mother and his Aunt Carmie. After losing his mother at the tender age of 11 years old, Edward moved to Williamsburg, Ohio with his Aunt Carmie and her husband and her daughter Ruby. He is a 1953 graduate of Williamsburg High School where he was a member of the baseball team and played tuba in the marching band. He attended almost every Williamsburg Alumni Celebration since he graduated in 1953 up until 2024.

He met the love of his life, Beatrice, at the Dairy Bar ice cream shop in Newtown, Ohio in 1955 when she was 15 and he was 19. They've been together ever since and have a lifetime of precious memories together. From their wedding date of December 17th 1956, to dancing the jitterbug at the Toot 'n Tell It diner in the 1950s, to cruising in their '54 Chevy at Frisch's Mainliner in Fairfax, to running the teen sock hop dances at the Batavia Armory, to racing harness horses, to winning multiple co-ed bowling championships, to building multiple home projects together including two large wooden decks last year at the ages of 84 and 89, to creating an incredible home life for their children and grandchildren, they are the epitome of what it means to marry your best friend. Their true love is still evident as they continued to dance together in the kitchen to their favorite song "Just Look at Us" by Vince Gill up until a few short months ago.

It was on the large family farm in Williamsburg where he developed a passion for horses and harness horse racing. An extremely talented driver, trainer and owner for over 30 years, Edward had the perfect mix of toughness, competitiveness, and fearlessness. His wife and co-trainer Bea would often be amazed at how he would maneuver a horse out of a jam and wind up winning the race. He never met a horse he didn't think he could turn into a winner, and he was right. We have several trophies, photo finishes and his detailed stories to prove it.

Edward was an incredible student and highly intelligent. His entire family and circle of friends agree that he is the smartest man they know. He put himself through the Engineering Program at the University of Cincinnati and completed his co-op program at Cincinnati Milacron. He was proud to be a Bearcat season ticket holder and enjoyed cheering on Bob Huggins' basketball team with his children for years.

Math and numbers came easy to Ed, and he took a position with General Electric Aerospace in Evendale, OH in 1956. Starting out in the Apprentice Program, Ed worked tireless hours to provide for his family. His hard work, intelligence and business acumen were recognized, and he was promoted multiple times to the position of Mechanical Engineer. He was on the engine design teams of the B52 Bomber, the B-2 Stealth Bomber, many commercial jet engines and worked on several other high-profile projects over the decades. He dedicated an incredible 38 years to GE. After enjoying "retirement" for about one week, he started a new career as a Value Engineer at Corbus Inc. where he excelled for another 25 years. He thoroughly enjoyed working with his team and work friends and finally retired at the age of 86. He was delighted to have been the winner of this year's Corbus NCAA March Madness basketball pool!

Edward strongly believed in giving back to his country and community through his military service and his philanthropic efforts. He proudly served 10 years in the U.S. Army National Guard as a Staff Sargeant E-6 serving as a Squad Leader and Rifle Marksman, Company B 147th Infantry Regiment.

He spearheaded many events to raise funds for those less fortunate through his membership in the Masonic Lodge, as he never forgot his humble beginnings. Edward was a Master Mason and 32nd Degree member of Marathon Lodge #203. He was awarded his 50-year pin last year, having served as Past Worshipful Master 2 times and Secretary of the Lodge for several years. He and Bea were also 50-year members of the Eastern Star, where they created many wonderful memories and friendships over the years.

While his vast career brought him great pride, his family is his greatest joy and triumph. He rarely missed a football/baseball/soccer/softball game, a horse show, a concert, an art show, a swim meet or any other activity his children or grandchildren participated in. He was more than on the sidelines, as he coached many of his children's teams including the first women's soccer team at Northern Kentucky University.

His three favorite sayings are "You can only have what you can afford," "Do it right the first time or don't do it all," and "It only costs a nickel more to go first class." We hope your pockets are full of nickels Papa, because you are first class all the way. You've had a life well lived.

A Celebration of Life with Masonic ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 4th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm where friends and family will be received to honor this incredible man. Celebration Location: The Leming House, 5951 Buckwheat Road, Milford Ohio. Final resting place will be Evergreen Cemetery, Miamiville.

A scholarship for future engineering students is being created in his name. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Edward L. McIntosh Engineering Scholarship Fund.