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Edward England Obituary
Edward Lee England, age 64, of Bluefield, WV, and formerly of McDowell County, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Bluefield ER.
Born on July 26, 1961 in Welch, he was a son of the late Eary and Shelvia Smith England.
He was preceded in death by his son, Bradley Dawson; sister, Rhonda Bryant; and 2 brothers, Jimmy and June England.
Survivors include his son, Edward Carl England of Montcalm; daughter, Danielle Groves of Princeton; a grandson, Cameron Groves; 2 brothers, Ronnie (Marlene) England of Welch and Randy (Charlotte) England of Hensley; and a sister, Patty (William) Deskins of Yadkinville, NC.
Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Pastor Charlotte England officiating.
Friends may call prior to services on Saturday; from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the funeral home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
8
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home
3431 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, WV 24701
Send FlowersNov
8
Funeral service
1:00 p.m.
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home
3431 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, WV 24701
Send FlowersServices provided by
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home - BluefieldOnly 2 hours left for delivery to next service.