My condolences to the family. Mr. Caughran was my band director at SHS from 1956-1960. He was a positive influence on my life during those critical teenage years. Partially through that influence, I eventually earned bachelores degree in music and served as a church music minister for a number of years. Jesse Wilson SHS class of 1960.

- Jesse M. Wilson, Candler, NC

Dear Mrs. Caughran, I was so sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Caughran. I have thought about him so many times over the years while remembering all the good times I had in the SHS band. He was an inspiration to us all, a great leader, a superb disciplinarian, and because of him, we had the best band in Savannah. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Becky Holloway Prosser

- Becky Holloway Prosser, Summerville, SC

Mrs. Caughran and family. Thank you for sharing Ed with us for so many years. I cannot begin to express to you what an impact 'Mr. C' made upon many, many BlueJackets over the years. He imparted discipline when we needed it the most, he inspired musicianship and performance as we learned to enjoy and appreciate the many facets of fine arts. He demanded teamwork, effort, and practice...qualities and atributes necessary in all endeavors in life. May God comfort you in your sorrow and be with you in your days to come. To his family, please know a giant has left us who made an indelible impact on each of our lives. Thank you again for sharing him with us for so many years. In mournful respect, Rick Dudley SHS '66 - '71

- Richard Dudley, Cherry Hill, NJ

Sympathy to the family of Ed Caughran.

- Lynette Jenkins, Savannah, GA

Mrs. Caughran, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time. God Bless...Michael

- Michael J. Helmly, Little Rock, AR

Dear Doris, I have many fond memories of sharing the office with Ed for several years when I first went to the school district's central office as Teacher on Special Assignment. Being in such close quarters over time with office mates shows you their real character, & Ed was the best! We did not have walled-in offices, so most anything anyone in the office said could be heard by all. I must say that Ed was always the gentleman, kind to all, even when he voiced disagreement. He was also very funny! I would find myself chuckling as I worked. He knew his stuff & worked hard to make the music program excellent. The Music in the Park and the All State events were just 2 of his arenas. One day we were talking & I found out that he knew my Uncle Paul back in the day-they were both musicians. I will never forget the story he told about how Paul had to hock his instruments occasionally to keep afloatbefore moving to High Point as a high school band director. God Bless you & family.

- Dotti Overstreet, Savannah, GA

Dear Doris and all the Caughran family, My sincere cndolences. Ed has been important to our whole family, from my first day of pre-school band at Savannah High in 1956 to the present. I'll never forget his interest in me and my career as a high school band director; his kindness to my sisters particularly Sandra and Carol and to our parents, Charles and Grace. Ed will be missed as one of Savannah's finest musicians, but even more so as one of Savannah's finest human beings.

- Richard and Phrieda Tuten, Crawfordville, FL

So sorry for your loss. Ed Caughran was quite a presence in our school system during the years of my music education. I played in the Jenkins band with Allen and was taught by Doris; I remember you all fondly and will be praying for you.

- Anna Arms, Savannah, GA

Doris,Joel & Allen, Our hearts are filled with sadness, but so many memories. Mike has often said, Ed was his father figure, mentor and special friend. Ed is the reason, Mike has been teaching music for over 30 years. We've shared so much together for so long... Ed, you will definately be missed by this family. Hopefully, you are now with Carol, and do say hello to Dani for us. Doris, Joel and Allen we love you and pray for your strength in this sad time in your lives. Ed is with God now and happy. Take care and be well. Mike and Charlotte

- Mike and Charlotte Ward, Winchester, VA

Ed was a great man and a wonderful person. My condolences to all the family and especially Doris. He will be missed.

- Ken Jeffords, Rincon, GA

Doris,Joel,& Allen,Jerry and I were saddened to hear of Ed's Passing.Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

- Karen Lentini, Athens, GA

My condolences to the Caughran family. Ed Caughran was an excellent teacher/band director and was both well liked and highly respected by his students. Charles Goldsmith former band member, Savannah High Class of 1961

- Charles Goldsmith, Atlanta, GA

Doris - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Let your family know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers!!!

- Janet Gnann, Savannah, GA

Mr. Caughran will be remembered as a kind, considerate, and gracious person who was always appreciative of his opportunities.

- Rebecca Adams MD, Savannah, GA

Doris, I am Louise Fisher Alford, Class of 1960. I am sorry for your loss and will be remembering you in the weeks ahead. Love, Louise

- Louise Alford, Irmo, SC

Allen,Christy and Family It is hard to allow a loved one to go. The place where Ed is,is the place we all are wanting to go to.This does not make the sorrow any less. We can rember all the good times spent together. Ed was so helpful to me in obtaining bands for the St.Patrick's Day parade.This is where I first met him back in the 80s. Our prayers are with you and all the family.

- Tim & Gail Ansley, Savannah, GA

Dear Doris, Joel, and Allen: I was so sorry to hear about Ed's passing. I am thinking about you during this difficult time.

- Dr. Larry J. Thompson, Savannah, GA

I was in the Statesboro High School band when Mr. Caughran came to be our band director in the mid-50s. I enjoyed being one of his students and liked his sense of humor. I lived on W. Grady St. and he rented a room in a house catty-cornered from me. I knew he moved to Sav'h and enjoyed a successful music career there. Thanks, in part to him, I became a symphony musician. Condolences to the family. Mary H. Phillips

- Mary Hendricks Phillips, Statesboro, GA

Doris, My early years were entwined wih yours and Ed's in so many ways. It's hard to think his dry wit and good deeds will be no more. I will forever remember him-- first as my band director and later as my friend. I hope you and the boys are well and will be praying for you during this rough time.

- Micki Zaro Lee, Pelham, AL

Doris: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It is never easy, but time does help mend our broken hearts. Ellen Wilson Hatcher

- Ellen Wilson Hatcher, Savannah, GA

Doris, Joel and Allen, We have many good memories of Ed and the music program in the public schools. He touched the lives of many people through his work to promote the music program in the schools. We remember with appreciation how, through your family, we were able to join the swimming pool group at Magnolia Park when Jon and Gina were young. We spent many happy summer days there. Ed's smile and wit brightened many occasions. He also had a way of getting things done to help his music teachers. Our prayers are with you. Peggy and Mitch Dedge Statesboro, GA

- Peggy and Mitch Dedge, Statesboro, GA

So sorry to hear of his departure but I know he is making beautiful music in heaven. I can't wait to get there to hear all of his Grand performances. Barbara Ferrell Class of 61 SHS

- Barbara Jeanele Ferrell Cobaugh, Richmond, VA

Dear Mrs. Caughran, I am so sorry to hear of our loss. May God give you and your family strength and comfort through this time of sorrow. I felt fortunate to be taught by Mr. Caughran and very proud to participate in the SHS band under his masterful direction. Class of 1961

- Jerrold w. Jerry Breazeale, Birmingham, AL

Thank you for the wonderful journey thru my high school years. Your family's love and guidance lead me to becoming an educator also. Mr. Caughran, I look forward to seeing you in the heavenly orchestra.

- Charity Conley Stewart, Sumter, SC

Aunt Doris, Joel, and Allen, I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Ed's passing. He was such a sweet man, and I wish I would have gotten to know him better. I still remember when he and Sammy shared Cheerios together. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Andrea Madison, Savannah, GA

Dear Aunt Doris, Allen, and Joel, The one thing I remember most about Uncle Ed is his laugh - especially at Christmas gatherings at Grandmother Madison's. When Mom told me that Uncle Ed was at peace, I could hear him laughing with the angels and making beautiful music in Heaven. I know Carol is happy to have him there.

- Leigh Madison Buchanan, Holly Springs, NC

My condolences to the family. Mr. Caughran was my band director at SHS from 1956-1960. He was a positive influence on my life during those critical teenage years. Partially through that influence, I eventually earned bachelores degree in music and served as a church music minister for a number of years. Jesse Wilson SHS class of 1960.

- Jesse M. Wilson, Candler, NC

Dear Mrs. Caughran, I was so sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Caughran. I have thought about him so many times over the years while remembering all the good times I had in the SHS band. He was an inspiration to us all, a great leader, a superb disciplinarian, and because of him, we had the best band in Savannah. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Becky Holloway Prosser

- Becky Holloway Prosser, Summerville, SC

Mrs. Caughran and family. Thank you for sharing Ed with us for so many years. I cannot begin to express to you what an impact 'Mr. C' made upon many, many BlueJackets over the years. He imparted discipline when we needed it the most, he inspired musicianship and performance as we learned to enjoy and appreciate the many facets of fine arts. He demanded teamwork, effort, and practice...qualities and atributes necessary in all endeavors in life. May God comfort you in your sorrow and be with you in your days to come. To his family, please know a giant has left us who made an indelible impact on each of our lives. Thank you again for sharing him with us for so many years. In mournful respect, Rick Dudley SHS '66 - '71

- Richard Dudley, Cherry Hill, NJ

Sympathy to the family of Ed Caughran.

- Lynette Jenkins, Savannah, GA

Mrs. Caughran, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time. God Bless...Michael

- Michael J. Helmly, Little Rock, AR

Dear Doris, I have many fond memories of sharing the office with Ed for several years when I first went to the school district's central office as Teacher on Special Assignment. Being in such close quarters over time with office mates shows you their real character, & Ed was the best! We did not have walled-in offices, so most anything anyone in the office said could be heard by all. I must say that Ed was always the gentleman, kind to all, even when he voiced disagreement. He was also very funny! I would find myself chuckling as I worked. He knew his stuff & worked hard to make the music program excellent. The Music in the Park and the All State events were just 2 of his arenas. One day we were talking & I found out that he knew my Uncle Paul back in the day-they were both musicians. I will never forget the story he told about how Paul had to hock his instruments occasionally to keep afloatbefore moving to High Point as a high school band director. God Bless you & family.

- Dotti Overstreet, Savannah, GA

Dear Doris and all the Caughran family, My sincere cndolences. Ed has been important to our whole family, from my first day of pre-school band at Savannah High in 1956 to the present. I'll never forget his interest in me and my career as a high school band director; his kindness to my sisters particularly Sandra and Carol and to our parents, Charles and Grace. Ed will be missed as one of Savannah's finest musicians, but even more so as one of Savannah's finest human beings.

- Richard and Phrieda Tuten, Crawfordville, FL

So sorry for your loss. Ed Caughran was quite a presence in our school system during the years of my music education. I played in the Jenkins band with Allen and was taught by Doris; I remember you all fondly and will be praying for you.

- Anna Arms, Savannah, GA

Doris,Joel & Allen, Our hearts are filled with sadness, but so many memories. Mike has often said, Ed was his father figure, mentor and special friend. Ed is the reason, Mike has been teaching music for over 30 years. We've shared so much together for so long... Ed, you will definately be missed by this family. Hopefully, you are now with Carol, and do say hello to Dani for us. Doris, Joel and Allen we love you and pray for your strength in this sad time in your lives. Ed is with God now and happy. Take care and be well. Mike and Charlotte

- Mike and Charlotte Ward, Winchester, VA

Ed was a great man and a wonderful person. My condolences to all the family and especially Doris. He will be missed.

- Ken Jeffords, Rincon, GA

Doris,Joel,& Allen,Jerry and I were saddened to hear of Ed's Passing.Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

- Karen Lentini, Athens, GA

My condolences to the Caughran family. Ed Caughran was an excellent teacher/band director and was both well liked and highly respected by his students. Charles Goldsmith former band member, Savannah High Class of 1961

- Charles Goldsmith, Atlanta, GA

Doris - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Let your family know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers!!!

- Janet Gnann, Savannah, GA

Mr. Caughran will be remembered as a kind, considerate, and gracious person who was always appreciative of his opportunities.

- Rebecca Adams MD, Savannah, GA

Doris, I am Louise Fisher Alford, Class of 1960. I am sorry for your loss and will be remembering you in the weeks ahead. Love, Louise

- Louise Alford, Irmo, SC

Allen,Christy and Family It is hard to allow a loved one to go. The place where Ed is,is the place we all are wanting to go to.This does not make the sorrow any less. We can rember all the good times spent together. Ed was so helpful to me in obtaining bands for the St.Patrick's Day parade.This is where I first met him back in the 80s. Our prayers are with you and all the family.

- Tim & Gail Ansley, Savannah, GA

Dear Doris, Joel, and Allen: I was so sorry to hear about Ed's passing. I am thinking about you during this difficult time.

- Dr. Larry J. Thompson, Savannah, GA

I was in the Statesboro High School band when Mr. Caughran came to be our band director in the mid-50s. I enjoyed being one of his students and liked his sense of humor. I lived on W. Grady St. and he rented a room in a house catty-cornered from me. I knew he moved to Sav'h and enjoyed a successful music career there. Thanks, in part to him, I became a symphony musician. Condolences to the family. Mary H. Phillips

- Mary Hendricks Phillips, Statesboro, GA

Doris, My early years were entwined wih yours and Ed's in so many ways. It's hard to think his dry wit and good deeds will be no more. I will forever remember him-- first as my band director and later as my friend. I hope you and the boys are well and will be praying for you during this rough time.

- Micki Zaro Lee, Pelham, AL

Doris: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It is never easy, but time does help mend our broken hearts. Ellen Wilson Hatcher

- Ellen Wilson Hatcher, Savannah, GA

Doris, Joel and Allen, We have many good memories of Ed and the music program in the public schools. He touched the lives of many people through his work to promote the music program in the schools. We remember with appreciation how, through your family, we were able to join the swimming pool group at Magnolia Park when Jon and Gina were young. We spent many happy summer days there. Ed's smile and wit brightened many occasions. He also had a way of getting things done to help his music teachers. Our prayers are with you. Peggy and Mitch Dedge Statesboro, GA

- Peggy and Mitch Dedge, Statesboro, GA

So sorry to hear of his departure but I know he is making beautiful music in heaven. I can't wait to get there to hear all of his Grand performances. Barbara Ferrell Class of 61 SHS

- Barbara Jeanele Ferrell Cobaugh, Richmond, VA

Dear Mrs. Caughran, I am so sorry to hear of our loss. May God give you and your family strength and comfort through this time of sorrow. I felt fortunate to be taught by Mr. Caughran and very proud to participate in the SHS band under his masterful direction. Class of 1961

- Jerrold w. Jerry Breazeale, Birmingham, AL

Thank you for the wonderful journey thru my high school years. Your family's love and guidance lead me to becoming an educator also. Mr. Caughran, I look forward to seeing you in the heavenly orchestra.

- Charity Conley Stewart, Sumter, SC

Aunt Doris, Joel, and Allen, I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Ed's passing. He was such a sweet man, and I wish I would have gotten to know him better. I still remember when he and Sammy shared Cheerios together. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Andrea Madison, Savannah, GA

Dear Aunt Doris, Allen, and Joel, The one thing I remember most about Uncle Ed is his laugh - especially at Christmas gatherings at Grandmother Madison's. When Mom told me that Uncle Ed was at peace, I could hear him laughing with the angels and making beautiful music in Heaven. I know Carol is happy to have him there.

- Leigh Madison Buchanan, Holly Springs, NC