Richard Nelson Edney

richard edney

August 16, 1952 ~ July 31, 2024

Born in: Asheville, NC
Resided in: Swannanoa, NC

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Richard Nelson Edney, 71, of Mars Hill went to his eternal heavenly home on July 31, 2024. Richard is the son of the late Guy Edney and Jean McMahan Edney. He is also preceded in death by his brothers David, Ronald, Donald, Arnold and Guy Edney, Jr.

Mr. Edney proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Richard was well known and loved by many. He will be most remembered by his unique sense of humor, his kind and loving spirit, his love for his family and most importantly his love for the Lord.

Richard is survived by the love of his life, Linda Mayhew; his sons, Daniel Edney, Jake Edney, and Anthony Ruiz. His sisters, Diane Webb, Mary Reece, and Kathy Edney. He was also survived by his special granddaughter, Rayne Edney and many other special family members and friends.

Richard was a member of Meadowbrook Freewill Baptist Church in Black Mountain. Preaching his service will be his pastor, Daryl Grimes, Carl Solesbee, and his lifelong friend and Preacher, Randy Stone. Pallbearers will be Anthony Ruiz, Mark Solesbee, Jeff and Trevor Ledford, Keith Sehion, and Stanley McMahan.

Services will be Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 12:00 noon at the Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain, NC where he will also be laid to rest. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Groce Funeral Home to assist with expenses.

Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.

Services

Funeral Service: August 7, 2024 12:00 pm

Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Chapel
962 Old US Hwy 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(919) 664-1195

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Burial:

Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery
962 Old US Hwy 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(919) 664-1195

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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. Richard was always the life of the party, he could make you laugh with his wonderful sense of humor. He will always be remembered. Rest in peace!

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    • Uncle Richard was a one of a kind, special person. If you knew him then you knew laughter, love, kindness, and his love for the Lord always shined brightly ♥️ He will be deeply missed by all down here, oh but the reunion he is having with his loved ones in Heaven & in the arms of his maker is what gives us hope in knowing that we will see him again one day ♥️♥️

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  3. Richard was one of a kind. He always kept me laughing and always so caring of others. He always showed respect to his Mom and Dad. That was one think I truly admired about him. He loved his family and friends. He was there for everyone. I’ve known Richard for 30 yrs and each time I got to see or talk to him he always asked me how I was doing and always asked about my kids. Heaven gained the sweetest and caring man I’ve ever know. Richard you will be missed by many. Prayers for his family.🙏 🙏

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  5. I am so sorry for your loss Richard was a special kind of man an friend he is rejoicing in Heaven with the one he longed to see our Jesus. God bless all of u.

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  6. My cousin Richard always had a caring heart was always one to check on you to see if you were doing ok I’m going to really miss him love you cuz

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  7. I can’t believe this is happening. Brother I am going to miss you so
    much. You were supposed to say here with us girls. What are we going to do
    now? I thank God for the time me, Linda and Diane got to spend with you. It
    sure, was hard but be got some great memories of you. So, until our time
    is called. Enjoy the family and tell them we will see them soon. I love you so much brother!!

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  8. Mary and Family-
    So sorry for your loss- you and your family will be and are in our thoughts and Prayers. Earth’s loss is Heaven’s gain.

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  10. I am so very sorry for your loss. Richard was very fun to be around. He had a heart of gold! Heaven gained an angel! Praying for you all

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  11. My sincere condolences to Linda and family. Richard was a good friend to me and mine. He will be missed, for sure. He spread positivity and cheerfulness wherever he went! Always provided jokes, smiles and laughter. His nickname was the Big Kahuna with some of his work associates. Big man with a big heart for people.

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