Edwin Henry Selover, 92, Vero Beach

Edwin Henry Selover, 92, died Feb. 3, 2012, at the VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach.

He was born in North Brunswick, N.J., and was a winter resident of Vero Beach since 1968, permanently moving to the area in 1980.

He served in the Army Air Corps, 406th Fighter Group, during World War II, fighting in the Normandy Invasion and Battle of the Bulge.

He earned the Presidential Unit Citation Air Medal, Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster of 3, European Air Offensive Medal, two Gold Service Stars, American Defense Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and Carbine Qualification Bar.

He was vice president of Selover Trucking Company in South River, N.J., of which his late father, Milton E. Selover, was founder and president.

He was an active member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in South River, serving as treasurer for several years in the Sunday school department.

He was a member of Philo Lodge 243, F&AM of South River, the Vero Beach chapter of AARP, the American Legion of Orlando, the N.J. Club of Vero Beach, and the Vero Beach Health and Country Club.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Bernice Selover; sons, Richard and Gary Selover; three grandsons; and two great-granddaughters.

Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice House, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL, 32960.

There will be no services.

A private family burial will be at Old Tennent Church Cemetery, Freehold, N.J.

Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.

A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.

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