Edward A. "Knobby" Custer, 88, beloved husband of the late Ruth K. (Lightcap) Custer, died peacefully at his Parkerford on Saturday, December 26, 2009, surrounded by his family. Knobby was the son of the late Horace Custer and the late Anna Collins Custer. The Royersford, Spring City area had been home to Knobby most of his life and he had many cherished memories of the area and the people. During World War II Knobby served in the U.S. Army and took part in the Battle of the Bulge. Ruth and Knobby were married in 1947. He was a member of the Faith Bible Fellowship Church, Spring City where he and Ruth worshiped for over 50 years. Knobby worked for the former Diamond Glass Company for 31 years and then worked for Genuardi's for over twenty years. His family was the joy of his life and his two granddaughters were a constant source of pride. Knobby enjoyed anything that involved spending time with his family whether it was playing cards, vacationing at the Jersey shore or traveling to Florida. Spearheaded by Ruth, they generously opened their home on many occassions to family members. He was an avid golfer and some of his fondest memories were of the golfing trips he and Ruth took with their dear friends. Knobby is survived by a son, Ed , wife of Becky Custer of Parkerford, two granddaughters, Kelly, wife of Ethan Taylor of Clearwater, FL and Courtney Custer of Philadelphia; two great grandchildren, Gregory and Katelyn Taylor and many devoted nieces, nephews and in-laws. Family and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Shalkop Grace & Strunk Funeral Home, Bridge & Church Sts., Spring City, the Reverend Kevin Clineff will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00 at the funeral home. Burial will follow immediately in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in his memory to the Pottstown VNA Hospice Program, 1963 E. High St., Pottstown, PA 19464. Online condolences may be made at sgsfuneralhome.com. Knobby is survived by one son, Ed, husband of Becky of Parkerford, two granddaughters who were