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Roy Willis Edwards

May 11, 1927 ~ August 4, 2011

Roy Willis Edwards, age 84, passed away Thursday, August 04, 2011. Born in Edgecombe County on May 11, 1927, he was the son of the late Raymond Edwards and Mary Lee Bobbitt Edwards. He is also preceded by his sister, Mabel Zboyovsky and brothers, Elmo Edwards and Jimmy Edwards. Roy was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a hard worker who owned and operated his own business, Edwards Gas Service, Inc. for over 30 years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 64 years, Mildred Turner Edwards; daughters, Cathy Boone and husband Lee Otha of the Coopers Community, Joan Hardy and husband Jon of Rocky Mount; son, Roger Edwards of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Sherry Boone, Brooks and Stephanie Boone, Jeremy and Sharon Hardy, Joshua Hardy, and Amber Edwards; and great-grandchildren, Katelyn Boone, and McKinsie and Braydan Hardy. He will also be remembered by his sisters, Lucille Hathaway of Oregon and Patsy Williams of Raleigh; and thirteen nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12:30pm to 2:00pm Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home and other times at the home. A service to remember Roy will be held at 2:00pm in the funeral home chapel with Elder Cleo Robertson officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church, 1229 McDuffers Road, Rocky Mount NC 27804. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 8/6, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 8/6, 2:00 pm Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801

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  1. I always injoyed talking to Roy his sense of humor was alway there. I will miss seeing the sparkle in his eyes. His name will has bring a smile to our face.

  2. How saddend we have been to hear the news. He will remain in our hearts forever. The world will be a lesser place because of his loss. Ron and Judy Proctor

  3. The best way he can be described is an iceberg. At the first glance, on the surface, you only see a small and very humble man, but as you look deeper, see and hear more of him, it becomes truly awe inspiring just how grand of a person he really is! He will be dearly missed.


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