Ed was born February 10, 1936 in Edison, GA to the late Charlie and Stella Rish. He was a Vietnam veteran of the US Army retiring with over 21 years of service. After retiring from the Army he worked for over 20 years as a public works clerk for the Town of Vienna, VA. Ed moved to Apex in 2006 and was a faithful member of Salem Baptist Church in Apex. He enjoyed senior activities at the church, gospel music, western novels, woodworking and tracing his family history.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Beverly Rish; brother, Robert Rish; sisters, Mary Peel and Clara Collier.
Ed is survived by his daughters, Linda Rish and Janet Thompson; son-in-law, Stephen Thompson; granddaughter, Rebecca Thompson; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 11am Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Salem Baptist Church, Apex, NC with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 10am - 11am prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to Salem Baptist Church Building Fund.
Condolences may be sent to www.ApexFuneral.net
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