Birth Date: 04/10/1940
Deceased Date: 10/29/2024
Benson, NC: Mr. Billie Dean Edwards, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Lillington Health and Rehabilitation Center. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00PM on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Lillington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lillington. Rev. Billy Nowell will officiate.
Billie was born on April 10,1940 in Durham County, NC, to the late Belmont Princeton and Zealous Martin King Edwards. He was a man of God and a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his twin sister Annie Jean Cates and his brother Thomas Edwards.
He leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Nancy Wiggins Edwards, his 2 daughters Deana Parrish (and husband Cecil Parrish) of Angier, NC and April Edwards Walker of Grand Prairie, TX.
He also leaves behind his brother Wayne Edwards of Durham and five grandchildren -Deanna Hernandez, Cecilia Parrish, Shaquan Walker, Joshua Dean Walker, and Travis Parrish. He also leaves behind 2 beloved great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers.
Arrangements by Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC
