Edward J. Twilley, 90, of Salisbury, died Thursday, September 4, 2008, at Anchorage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Salisbury. He was born September 19, 1917 in Salisbury, a son of the late Norman and Amy (Adkins) Twilley. Mr. Twilley was a member of St. Stephen's United Methodist Church in Delmar. He loved his life as a farmer and owned and operated a TV Repair business for many years. He is survived by a daughter Joyce Twilley Hovatter and her husband Elston (Jerry) Hovatter, Jr.; a grandson, Jason and his wife Arrowyn; a great granddaughter, Manzanita; a sister, Rachel Adkins; and 2 nephews, Robert Adkins and Raymond Adkins. He is also survived by 4 very special Chihuahuas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Mae (Ellis) Twilley, whom he married in 1945, who passed in 2004. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Laurel. The Reverend Marsha Carpenter will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Humane Society of Wicomico County, 5130 Citation Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.