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Marshall Edwards Obituary
He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend. He was an avid golfer and gardener, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Therian Edwards of the home; a daughter, Trudy Wickert of Virginia and a granddaughter, Brittany Hunt of Virginia; a stepdaughter, Deborah Mays; stepgranddaughter, Crystal Thomason; sisters, Louise Barry of Knightdale, N.C., Brenda Stewart and husband Jerry of Elon and Bonnie King of Elon and a brother, Jack Edwards of N.C.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ravin and Ruby Allred Edwards; sisters, Barbara Gillispie, Doris Roginski and Elaine Farrell; and brothers, Jimmy Edwards, Joe Edwards, Harold Edwards, Hoyt Edwards and Lewis Edwards.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, May 16 at the McClure Funeral Home in Graham.
The family requests instead of flowers, memorials be made to the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance/Caswell at 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Condolences may be made to www.mcdclurefuneralservice.net
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Marshall Edwards
Jeff Dieker
May 5, 2025
Marshall was my boss at Glenayer. He was the finest, most giving person I have ever had the pleasure to know.
George Maris MM2
May 6, 2024
He was a great ShipMate
Jeff Dieker
March 12, 2021
I just heard. Marshall was one of the finest people I have ever had the pleasure of working for.
Ray Ardizzone
May 5, 2020
I really miss Marshall
Ray Ardizzone
Nita Phillips
May 24, 2011
Dear Ellie, I was just notfied of Marshall's death. I am so sorry for your loss. Take care and know that your family loves you.
Your cousin, Nita Bryan Phillips
(Mimi's daughger)
Eunice Roach Wachter
May 22, 2011
I worked with Marshall at GE many years ago. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Elane Peek
May 20, 2011
Dearest Ellie
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you peace, prayers and blessings during this difficult time.
Love you.
Elane
May 15, 2011
ELEANOR, I WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU . YOU HAVE HAD ALOT OF HARD DAYS IN THE PAST 20MTS. THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE FOR MY BROTHER. HE LOVED YOU VERY MUCH. PLEASE DON'T EVER FORGET THAT YOU HAVE ME ,YOUR SISTER.I WILL ALWAYS BE THERE IF POSSIBLE AND THE LORD WILLING. BRENDA
Bernard Lehrman
May 14, 2011
I served with Edwards aboard the USS Chukawan. We communicated via e-mail the last 3-4 years. Rest in peace Edwards, May G-D bless you.
George Maris
May 14, 2011
Marshall and I were both Snipes aboard the USS Chukawan.We hooked up again 3 or 4 years ago.I talked to him a couple of months ago and he told me about his condition.I miss the jokes that I could depend on each week.
God Bless You Marshall.
May 13, 2011
Dear Eleanor,
Marshall was a great friend and I can't tell you how much I will miss him. He was my most trusted employee as we traveled from GE to Aerotron to Glenayre. Carole and I are so very sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you and your family. It is with our lasting love,
Ray and Carole Ardizzone
Debbie Mays
May 13, 2011
Diddy even though you were my stepdad,you were my one and only Dad.You were always there when I needed you.You will always be in my heart.I want to thank Eleanor for always being a GREAT wife,for never leaving his side.God Bless You.My thoughts and prayers are with you.Love Debbie.
May 13, 2011
We were friends in the Navy on the USS Chuckawan and a couple of years ago we meet on line. We still remember the good times we had in the Navy.
Our prayers are with his family.
Herb Schuette
May 13, 2011
Dearest Eleanor,
It is with deep sadness that I write this to you,but I want you to know that I have a heavy heart for you in your grief and pain.
Please know that I shall remember Marshall's wit and humor especially the times that he and John would tease Mother.....She would laugh so hard at them. Funny,how I would recall that about Marshall,but the Lord wants us to keep such memories alive about a loved one who is now gone from this world.
I love you and I will keep you in my prayers always.
Mama
Kathie Compton
May 12, 2011
Ellie. I'm so sorry for your loss. My prays are with you.
Trudy Wickert
May 12, 2011
Diddy,I love you so much. Life will never be the same.You were the best dad I could of ever asked for.I pray that I have been a good daughter as much as you a great dad.I guess God needs a pretty garden.I love you always and forever.Your daughter Trudy
Gail Howard
May 12, 2011
Eleanor,in taking care of Marshall I could see how much you both care for each other. I know you miss him. Just remember when you work in your yard he is with you. Always remember the time you were together. There are a lot of people that care about you. Call and reach out anytime you need to talk.
I care!
Gail Howard
Sherry Woodruff
May 12, 2011
Uncle Ray, I love you and will always keep you in my heart. My fondest memories are those of you playing with Kyle when she was just 2 years old. She would pick flowers out of Mama's
yard and give them to you. You chased her around the yard. She would always sit on your lap at the dinner table.
Eleanor, I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for loving and taking good care of Uncle Ray. God Bless You!
Vicky Kincer
May 12, 2011
Ellie, Im am so sorry for your loss. I only meet Marshall one time an thats was at the hospital. You are a decated Wife an I know you will truly miss him. You will see him again one day. I love you Ellie an I am here for you. My prayers are with you during this time of sadness.....
Vicky Kincer
Eleanor Edwards
May 11, 2011
I love you and miss you so much I can't stand it. I look forward in seeing you again and hope you are the one who comes to get me when it's my time.
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