Edward Charles Jarvis Jr., 86, of Laurel Lake, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on March 21, 2026.

Edward, the son of Edward Charles Sr. and Verna (Charlesworth) Jarvis, was born and raised in Millville, and graduated from Millville Senior High School in 1957.  Within a few years of marrying Joyce Kesler of Port Norris, he moved his family to Vineland where they lived until his retirement in 1994.  They moved to Zephyrhills, Florida for 10 years before moving back to the area.

He was a machinist for most of his life, working at Armstrong Cork, Kerr Glass, and Wheaton Industries in Millville, and Owens Illinois (Kimble's) in Vineland, as well as working at Leslie Controls in Zephyrhills and Walt Disney World in Orlando.  While at Kimble's, he served as the Secretary/Treasurer for his union, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Lodge 1812, for 16 years.  He was a lifelong trade unionist and proud union member.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joyce Marie (Kesler) Jarvis, sons Steven (Lorinda), Alan, Brian (Tracy), and Kevin (Donna), seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are private.