Willie Freddy Edwards, age 83 of Rockcrusher Road, Lexington passed away Sunday night at Lexington Medical Center.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday at Macedonia United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Randy Blanton officiating. Burial will follow.
The family will receive friends at Davidson Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Wednesday night.
Willie was born in Davidson County, June 1, 1931 to Willie Wilkins and Ada Winn Edwards. He was a member of Macedonia United Methodist Church and United Methodist Men. He was a retired employee of Davidson County Schools. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Virginia (Connie) Weatherman Edwards in 2008; son, Billy Joe Edwards in 2006; son-in-law, Chris Jarrett.
Willie is survived by daughters, Debbie Beck (Johnny) and Linda Jarrett of Lexington; son, Gene Edwards (Lavon) of Thomasville; grandchildren, Erin Klages (David), Brenton Jarrett and companion Roxanna Monday, Greg Jarrett (Shannon), Chip Edwards (Erin) and David Beck (Jennifer); 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Virginia Owens of Southmont.
In lieu of flowers, memorials should be directed to the Building Fund of Macedonia United Methodist Church, 10890 NC Highway 8, Lexington, NC 27292.
Online Condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net