In loving memory

Edward "Ed" M. Bunio

April 24, 1941 – October 25, 2026

Age 85 · Murfreesboro, TN

Edward "Ed" M. Bunio, 85, of Murfreesboro, TN, died October 25, 2026. Edward was born April 24, 1941 in Carnagie, PA. Arrangements are by Woodfin Funeral Chapels - Murfreesboro & Smyrna, TN.

Updated · Source: Woodfin Funeral Chapels - Murfreesboro & Smyrna, TN

He grew up in Carnagie, Pennsylvania, and played college football at the University of Arizona before transferring to Austin Peay State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree. He later returned to that school for a master's degree and spent years as a defensive coach, then followed his coaching mentor to Middle Tennessee State University until retiring after the 1994 season. He enjoyed fishing, football, and trips to casinos with his late wife, who died in 2024 after fifty years of marriage.

Summarized from the full obituary at Woodfin Funeral Chapels - Murfreesboro & Smyrna, TN.

Services

  • Oct29

    Visitation

    Woodfin Memorial Chapel

    Thursday at 5:00 - 8:00 pm · 1488 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

  • Oct30

    Funeral service

    Woodfin Funeral Chapels - Murfreesboro

    Friday at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm · 1488 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

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Quick answers

When is Edward "Ed" M. Bunio’s funeral service?
Edward "Ed" M. Bunio’s funeral service is October 30, 2026 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, at Woodfin Funeral Chapels - Murfreesboro, 1488 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37130.
When is the visitation for Edward "Ed" M. Bunio?
Visitation for Edward "Ed" M. Bunio is October 29, 2026, 5:00 - 8:00 pm, at Woodfin Memorial Chapel.
How old was Edward "Ed" M. Bunio?
Edward "Ed" M. Bunio of Murfreesboro, TN was 85 when Edward died on October 25, 2026; Edward was born April 24, 1941 in Carnagie, PA.
Which funeral home is handling Edward’s arrangements?
Woodfin Funeral Chapels - Murfreesboro & Smyrna, TN is handling arrangements for Edward "Ed" M. Bunio and publishes the full obituary, guestbook and flower orders on its website.

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