Edward is survived by 3 daughters, Barbara Gay (Mal) Gibson, Deborah (Ray) Halsey, and Lauren (Jim) Hall; 7 grandchildren; 1 grandson-in-law; and 7 great grandchildren.
Edward was predeceased by his wife, Nancy; grandson, Andrew; and several other family members.
A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00am on Monday, August 6, at Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, with a funeral service beginning at 11:00am. Interment will take place following the service at Raleigh Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Durham Rescue Mission, PO BOX 11368, Durham, NC 27703-0368.