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Celebration of Life
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Barbee's Grove Baptist Church
24819 Barbee's Grove Road, Oakboro, NC 28129
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A Celebration of Life will be held at Barbees Grove Church in Oakboro,NC on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11: 00AM
Mr. Efird was born on August 20,1941 in Stanly County to the late Winfred Carl Efird and Zora Huneycutt Efird. He was a retired truck driver for Culp Lumber Company in New London, NC.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his: brothers Carl, Wayne, and Ondrie Efird; and sisters: Dolena Scott and Vergie May Cooper.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years Ruth Lowder Efird of the home : daughters: Sherri, Sandra and Donna; sons Jeff,and Mark: and grandchildren Amanda, Mark Jr., Emily, Erin, Josh, Brooke, Brantley, Jared, Leanna, Daniel, Brittany, and Brandi: 12 great-grandchildren; and sister Rozene Tucker of Albemarle, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Barbee's Grove Baptist Church.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
1
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Barbee's Grove Baptist Church
24819 Barbee's Grove Road, Oakboro, NC 28129
Send FlowersServices provided by
Edwards Funeral Home - NorwoodOnly 8 hours left for delivery to next service.