Edgar Spencer Satterfield Sr.

Ed was born to Emery and Blondie Satterfield on January 7, 1936 in Robbins, NC. He grew up in Greensboro on South Elm Street. He attended Greensboro High School (now Grimsley). In 1954, he joined the US Air Force because he wanted to fly planes.

In 1955, he married the love of his life, Mary Alice Lewis. They were stationed in Arizona, Bermuda, Florida, Illinois and Michigan. He was very proud of his 12 years of service to his country. During this time, Ed helped to train pilots. He worked on the Minuteman Missiles. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, Ed was stationed at SAC Headquarters. He left the service in 1966 and returned to Greensboro. He worked several years for Johnson Controls before going full time with H & R Block. After 35 years, Ed retired from H & R Block. After his retirement, Ed and Mary Alice enjoyed traveling with close friends. He loved to tell folks he had been in every state in the U.S.

Ed never met a stranger. He said, “They are friends I haven’t met yet.” He always had a smile and a joke to make you laugh. He was an avid golfer as long as his health allowed. He loved airplanes and trains. In the early 80’s, he was involved in the Greensboro model train club. If there was a good place to eat, Ed knew about it.

Ed was a proud servant of God. While stationed in Bermuda, Ed and Mary Alice were instrumental in starting the first Southern Baptist Church in Bermuda. After returning to Greensboro, they became very active at Bessemer Baptist Church (now New Bessemer). Ed taught adult Sunday School, served as a deacon, the Finance committee and church treasurer.

He is survived by his wife of 59 ½ years, Mary Alice Satterfield. His children; Karen “Mindy” Allred of Danville, VA, Sharen Apple (husband Greg) of Greensboro and Ed Satterfield Jr. (wife Cynthia) of Roundup, MT. His grandchildren, Lance Dunlap, Brandy Dunlap, Joshua Apple (wife Karen), Sara Musick (husband Charles), Rachel Satterfield, Emorie Satterfield, Johanna Satterfield, Edan Satterfield, Jill Lawson and Alicia Klebaum and eleven great grandchildren. Also surviving is his sister, Kathleen Satterfield and Robert Oakley, his brother from another mother.

Memorial contributions can be made to New Bessemer Baptist Church, 4115 Hines Chapel Road, McLeansville, NC 27301