Hearne, Texas -- Edward Paul Brady was comfortable with himself, his surroundings, his friends, and his faith. He loved his career as a self-employed professional photographer, and his real estate meanderings and other ventures when he retired. He was close to his family and was always ready to help anybody with any need. He was especially happy when helping others.

Ed passed of natural causes at age 88 on January 4, 2025 at Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home.

Ed was born in Cameron, Texas, to Charles Abner Brady and Ester Hilsberg Brady. He was the youngest of four children who preceded him in death. He attended Cameron High School, graduating in 1954. Following high school, Ed worked with his father as a professional photographer in Cameron. He learned his trade from the best. After a few years, Ed opened his own photography business in Hearne, Texas, where he met his loving wife of 66 years, Dixie Lee Tidwell Brady. Ed and Dixie fulfilled their marital vows with love and honor, until the best friends parted upon his death.

While in Hearne, Ed proudly served his country as a sergeant in the Texas National Guard out of Cameron. He was called to active duty during the Berlin Wall Crisis and served his time in the 49th Armored Division at Fort Polk, Louisiana. In 1968, Ed and Dixie relocated the family and the photography business to Arlington, Texas. Ed continued helping families make memories with his portraiture and candid wedding skills for many years to come. Although Arlington was not a large city at the time, Ed foresaw tremendous potential in the Arlington area, and he was later very proud of his choice, as the business, and his family flourished with the city’s historical growth.

Ed retired from the photography business in the early 90s and continued his working life as a real estate agent, locksmith, handyman and many other ventures. His favorite leisure pastimes were boating (he built his own boat!), fishing, helping his brother Charles with construction projects, and walking his beagles.

Ed is survived by his loving wife, Dixie, son Carl and his wife Marianne (son Patrick), and son Jim and partner Gary.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Ed’s remarkable life at Memorial Funeral Home, 802 S. Market St, Hearne, Texas on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Visitation with family: 1:00 p.m. and Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. The memorial service will be led by Ed’s nephew, Kenneth Murdock, who will be sharing reflections and memories of Ed.

Donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association in lieu of flowers.