GREENVILLE – William Robert Edwards, Sr., age 89, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on June 30, 1934, he was the son of the late Thomas Edmund Edwards and Virginia Petway Edwards.
William graduated from East Carolina University, where later in life he went on to work and retire from as the Grants Administrator. He was a Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson fan, and loved going to NASCAR races with his son, Robert, for many years. William was a big Carolina Panthers fan and loved travelling whether it be for business or pleasure. He enjoyed easy listening and classic country music and was often found working on his word puzzles. William was a loving husband and father and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him, but his loving spirit will never be forgotten as he was everything to his family.
William is survived by his wife of 59 years, Gloria Harrell Edwards, and his son, William Robert Edwards, Jr., and his wife Karen, of Nashville.Services will be private.
The family would like to say a special thanks to his niece Pam Esposito for her love and support, and to the wonderful staff of Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount during his short stay. The family is grateful for the care and comfort provided by UNC Nash Hospice and Palliative Care.
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.
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