Forest Lee Edwards

Forest Lee Edwards obituary, Princeton, NC

Forest Lee Edwards

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Forest Edwards Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Casey Funeral Home and Cremations on Feb. 22, 2026.
Forest Lee Edwards, 73, of Princeton passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 6, 1952, in Cumberland County, North Carolina to the late James Vance Edwards and Myrtle Lee Hairr Edwards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe Edwards, Linon Edwards, Earl Edwards and Raymond Edwards; and sisters, Becky Wheeler and Jenny Bland.

He is survived by his wife, Vicky Edwards; sons, Bruce Edwards (Christy) of Princeton and Bryan Edwards (Julie) of Kenly; brothers, James Edwards (Becky) of Pine Level, Jerry Edwards of Princeton; sister, Debra Stanley of Richlands; grandchildren; Katelyn Kearney (Tori), Kasey Griswold (Spencer), Kortney Edwards (Nate), Owen Edwards, Abram Edwards, Ivy Edwards; great grandchildren, Luke Edwards, Peyton Griswold, Reese Kearney, his canine companion Max, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the chapel of Casey Funeral Home and Cremations with the Reverend Percy Coleman officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Casey Funeral Home and Cremations.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.caseyfh.com.

Casey Funeral Home & Cremations is honored to serve the Edwards Family.

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105 E. 1st St, Princeton, NC 27569

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7:00 p.m.

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105 E. 1st St, Princeton, NC 27569

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