RAYMOND EUGENE EDWARDS,

April 14, 2018

Raymond Eugene Edwards, Sr., 80, of Davy, passed away at his home Friday, April 13, 2018. Born November 22, 1937 in North Wilkesboro, NC he was the son of the late Herbert Edwards and Pauline Maines Edwards. In North Carolina he worked at Randolph Mills, and retired from Heilig-Meyers as a warehouse manager after many years of service. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Wilson, Herbert Lee and Junior Ray Edwards. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ruthie Gibson Edwards of the home; two children, Patricia L. Bralley, and Raymond E. Edwards, Jr. and wife Lori all of Asheboro, NC; stepchildren, Marie Bolden and husband Jack of Twin Branch, Susie Thompson and husband Billy of Franklinville, NC, and William Lester and wife Shelina of Davy; a brother and sister, George Edwards of State Road, NC, and Thelma Cassell of Reidsville, NC; grandchildren, Joseph Edwards, Timothy Jones, Tonya Edwards, Kristie Rose, John McCall, Donald McCall, Casey Lester, Dakota Pruner, Tyler Pruncer, Eric Thompson, Delana Mullins, Jackie Bolden, Becky Triplett and Delores Bishop; and numerous great grandchildren. Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, April 17 at 2 p.m. at the Big Sandy Lighthouse Church with the Revs. Jack and Marie Bolden officiating. Burial will in Asco Cemetery, Asco. Friends may call at the church from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesday. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The Douglas Mortuary of Welch is serving the family.