William Etheridge Edwards, age 90, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at the Caswell House in Yanceyville, N.C. He was born February 25, 1920 in Wilson County, son of the late John and Vina Edwards. He was also preceded in death by his son, Gary Edwards; sisters, Lena, Mary, Mattie Ruth, Ellen, Iva and Beulah; and brothers, George and Kinchen.
He was the owner and operator of Edwards Service Station Supply for 33 years. Many referred to him as the "Bowesman".
William leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 65 years, Margaret Rose Edwards, daughter, Robyn Edwards Chapman of Raleigh; son, Carlton Edwards of Washington DC; son, Nelson Edwards and wife Nadine of Mebane; grandchildren, Kinchen Edwards, Brittany Chapman, Amber Joyce and Megan Chapman; great-grandchild, Korrine Edwards; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service to celebrate William's life will be held at 12:00p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Sorie officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 5/18, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 5/18, 12:00 pm
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.