William Edsel "Ed" Proctor

ROCKY MOUNT - William Edsel "Ed" Proctor Sr., age 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Wilson County, NC on July 4, 1927, he was the son of the late Zillie and Stephen Proctor. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Louise Bottoms, Madge Williams; and his brother, Tom Proctor. Ed was a member of Proctor's Chapel Baptist Church. He served in the National Guard from 1949-1951. Ed was a man who loved his family faithfully and unconditionally. Before Ed's retirement he was a brick mason and farmer. Always trustworthy and humble he was known in the community for his honesty and hardworking values. He certainly had a soft side that appeared when the grandchildren came along. All four of them admired him, respected him and loved him dearly. There will be a void in our lives without him, but we were a lucky family to have him in our lives for so long. May he rest in peace with his heavenly father and know that we will be ok. Ed is survived by his wife and the love of his life of 72 years, Adell P. Proctor; his son, William E. Proctor, Jr. and wife, Patricia, of Rocky Mount; his daughter, Jeannie P. Hodges and husband, Wayne of Greensboro; his grandchildren, Richard(Anna) Hodges, Matt (Brooke, fianc), Jake (Melicia) Proctor, and Penny(Ron) Roy; great-grandchildren, Adelia and Abigal Proctor, Ava and Danica Roy, and Reid and Hudson Hodges; his sister, Alafla P. Eason; his brother, R.S. Proctor, Jr.; and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Walt Cooper officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 12:45PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service at Johnson Funeral Home. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is requesting the need for social distancing and wearing of masks due to health concerns faced around our nation at this time. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Ed's memory to Community Hospice, 2479 Hurt Dr. Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com. Visitation Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Services 661 English Rd Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> (252) 937-8886 --> | Friday 3/26, 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm Visitation with the family will be from 12:45PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service at Johnson Funeral Home. Service Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home 661 English Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Friday 3/26, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Walt Cooper officiating. Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Friday 3/26, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Memorial