Alton “Kenneth” Edwards

RED OAK - Alton "Kenneth" Edwards, age 94, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Born in Nash County, NC on June 8, 1925, he is the son of the late James David Edwards, Sr. and Emma Mangum Edwards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Onnie Bet Edwards, Esther Harris, Ruth Rogers, Rachel Hollingsworth, Juanita Rose and Annie Lynn Griffin; brothers, Curtis Edwards, Fred Edwards, Tommy Edwards, James David "JD" Edwards, Jr., and Wimpy Edwards. Kenneth was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him, but his loving spirit will never be forgotten as he was everything to his family. He was a long-time and faithful member of Arlington Baptist Church. Kenneth was a man of great faith and loved his church family dearly. Kenneth had a love for the outdoors, he enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling with his family. Kenneth leaves behind to cherish his memory, his beloved wife of 65 years, Delores Purvis Edwards of Red Oak; daughter, Gina Edwards Frazier and her husband, Steve of Rocky Mount: and beloved grandson, Nicholas Frazier and his wife, Haley of Nashville; along with several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Mike Stamper officiating. Burial will follow the service at Forest Hills Cemetery in Nashville. Visitation with the family will be from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Kenneth's memory to Arlington Baptist Church, 1500 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. During a family's time of loss, understandably family and friends would like to visit and express their sympathy. Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services asks that during this difficult time for the safety and well-being of the family, please keep touching and contact to a minimum. We ask if you have visited outside of the USA in the last two weeks or if you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms to please wait and visit with the family at a later time. You may contact the family by email, place an online condolence on our website or give the family a phone call. Again, we understand this is a difficult time but we encourage exhibiting safety and courtesy to everyone involved in these services. The mandate from Governor Cooper includes funerals, visitations and all services, so we must limit the attendance until further notice. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this unprecedented situation. Visitation Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 5/20, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Visitation with the family will be from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 5/20, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Mike Stamper officiating. Cemetery Forest Hill Cemetery 350 North 1st Street, Ext. Nashville, NC 27856 Wednesday 5/20, 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm Burial will follow the service at Forest Hills Cemetery in Nashville.