Earl Junior Edwards
July 25, 1947 ~ January 4, 2006
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Asheville ~ Earl Junior Edwards, 58, of Smooth Rock Trail, Asheville died on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 in a local hospital after battling a long illness.
A native of Buncombe County, Mr. Edwards was the son of the late Claude and Cora Lee Pate Edwards and was preceded in death by a brother. He worked at Asheville Bit-n-Steele for over 30 years. He enjoyed life and his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Ruby Dixon Edwards of Asheville; five daughters, Sandra Aders of Port St. Lucie, FL, Earlene Reese, Liz Robinson, Penny Rodriguez, and Ann Weaver all of Asheville; four sons, Bill and Larry Weaver, Johnny and Thomas Edwards all of Asheville; fourteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; six sisters; two brothers.
A memorial service will be held Saturday 5:00 P.M. in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road with the Rev. Ronnie Owen officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Asheville Kidney Center Patient Services Fund, c/o David Cameron, 10 McDowell St. Asheville, NC 28801.
My heart goes out to my brother and I miss him dearly even though I didn’t get to see him.
We love and will miss him
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be.
-Jesus John 14:3
Liz and Elizabeth,
My thoughts and prayers are with you today.
With Sympathy,
Sheila
My Thoughts Prayers are with ya’ll
Liz;
Very sorry about your Dad.
Liz, Jason, Beth and Halie,
We are sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers, and we love you all very much. If there is anything that you need please call us.
I WATCHED EARL TROUGH SICKNESS AND HEALTH AND HE ALWAYS TREATED ME THE SAME, THIS IS ONE PERSON I WILL NEVER FORGET.GOD TOOK ONE OF THE BEST MEN I KNOW HOME,NOW MAY HE REST IN PEACE
I AM SORRY ABOUT YOUR DAD, IT IS SAT. AT 2:20 AND I JUST READ MY EMAIL FROM TARA H. I WILL TRY MY BEST TO MAKE IT BY THE FUNERAL HOME IF KEITH GETS HERE TO WATCH THE KIDS BUT IF NOT I HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND. I KNOW HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED AND THIS WILL BE A DIFFICULT TIME. I PRAY THAT GOD WILL COMFORT EACH OF YOU AND GIVE YOU THE PEACE AND STRENGTH THAT IS NEEDED TO GET YOU THROUGH. YOU ARE ALL VERY SPECIAL TO US AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER YOU IN OUR PRAYERS.I HOPE YOU WILL TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING HE IS IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE THAN HERE ON EARTH AND HE IS NO LONGER SUFFERING, AND THAT YOU ALL HAVE THE HOPE OF SEEING HIM AGAIN THROUGH JESUS CHRIST. LET US KNOW IF WE CAN DO ANYTHING FOR YOU.
Hi Liz, Elizabeth, Please know that our prayers are with you. I know that it has been a long hard road. Please call if you need anything or just to talk. Amanda and I love you both. God give you comfort in this time.
LOVEN Brother Will be miss greatly , But not forgotten
DEAR FAMILY, OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU IN THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER, GRANDFATHER AND FRIEND. IT’S NEVER EASY TO LOSE A LOVED ONE, BUT WHEN YOU LOOK BACK YOU WOULD NOT WANT THEM TO SUFFER ANY LONGER. HE’S IN A BETTER PLACE AND SMILING BIGGER THAN HE ALWAYS WAS. NOW HEAVEN IS A LITTLE BIT SWEETER. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AND IF YOU NEED ANYTHING LET US KNOW, GOD BLESS! <><