Michael Raymond Edens Jr.

Michael Raymond Edens Jr. obituary, Greenville, NC

Michael Raymond Edens Jr.

Michael Edens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Funeral Service & Crematory - Greenville on Oct. 1, 2025.

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On Tuesday, July 29, 2025 we lost a very sweet soul, Michael Raymond Edens Jr., he was 41. He was born April 5, 1984 at Fort Polk, LA.
He was preceded in death by his loving grandparents, James and Peggy Roberson, and Tom and Hazel Edens.
Michael has lived in Pitt County all his life. His favorite time of year was Christmas. For many years he has decorated the yard, he truly loved to put up lights and blow ups for people to enjoy. Michael loved to cook for his family and get togethers. He was also his mothers caregiver for the past nine years.
Michael is survived by his beautiful daughter, Skylar Michelle; mother, Angela Roberson Hudson; father, Michael Raymond Edens Sr.; stepfather, Timothy Earl Hudson; brother, James Rodman Hudson; sister, Katarina and husband Jacob Coward; and cousin and best friend, Melvin Ernest Johnson, III. He was recently married to Casey Cole.
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