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Randy Edwards Obituary

Mr. Randy Earl Edwards, "Heavy D," 40, passed away on Friday, Dec. 1, 2006 at his home following a brief illness. Funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday at York Memorial AME Zion Church, Pastor Johnson, located at 201 Tyson Street. Eulogy will be presided by Elder Tammy Edwards-Pugh. Randy was baptized at York Memorial AME Zion Church at the age of seven, by the late Pastor Luther Brown. He attended Pitt County School and graduated from J. H. Rose High School in the class of 1984. Recognizing the importance of education, he continued his education at Pitt Community College. "Heavy D" was an entrepreneur, he was owner of On-Time Bail Bonding Company and co-owner of Auto-Audio. He was formerly employed by Collins & Aikman, Farmville, NC; Sara Lee Corporation, Tarboro, and with his dad at The Daily Reflector in his early years. Left to cherish his memories are his parents, Willie and Helen Edwards of Greenville; brothers, Kenneth R. Edwards and Christopher G. Edwards of Greenville; aunts, Barbara Hester, Carolyn Alford and husband, Roy, Shirley Payne and husband, Thomas, and Rosa Edwards of Greenville, and Emma Edwards-Prayer and husband, Charles, of Cincinnati; uncles, Jay Edwards and Robert Edwards and wife, Judy, of Greenville, Charles Edwards and wife, Barbara, of Waterbury, Conn., Ed Hester Jr. of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Retired Staff Sgt. Arthur S. Pitt of Goldsboro. Heavy D had a host of cousins that loved him dearly. They are Sylvia, Patrece, Tommie, Gerald, Sterling, Brandy, Jasmine, Kenya, Brandon, Cedasia, Te'Ron, Corey, Natondra, Nocumus, Michael A., Roycelyn, Michael P., Marvin, Sharon, Terrance, Paula, Bonnie, Omara, Rethselevi. His special friends and entourage include Michael Foust, David Jackson, Debra Ann Speight, Tyrone Rogers, Stevie Phillips, Sydney Ewen, Mike Hathaway and Curt McCraw, all of Greenville, and DJ Slide of Wilmington; his barber Connell "Ruff-Cut" of Washington, N.C.; and his driver Zeek of Goldsboro. Also left to cherish Randy's memories are many many friends which are too numerous to capture. He has special friends and comrades in the Bail Bonding Community and his employees/friends at Auto-Audio will truly miss him. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rountree Family Mortuary & Cremation Services. A walk-thru will be held today from 2-8 p.m. Family will receive friends at the home of his parents, 206 Trey Drive, (Lake Ellsworth), Greenville.

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Published by The Daily Reflector from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2006.

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Valtisha Oden

December 12, 2006

Heavy will be greatly missed by all that has had the opportunity to meet him. I met Randy 13 years ago, and I can say no matter what he was always a good person to be in the presence of. My heart goes out to his family and friends. May God bless you and keep you strong. Hold on to those precious memories.

sherrod bail bonds

December 11, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

Eva and Lorie Everette

December 8, 2006

We would like to extend our thought and prayers to the entire Edwards family. May you all find peace and comfort in your memories of Randy.

Sharon McLawhorn McNeil

December 7, 2006

To the Edwards Family,

I would like to express my sorrow of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories of Randy bring you great comfort.

Gladys (Doll) Person

December 7, 2006

To the Edwards family,
I would like to extend my prayers to you at this heart-felt time. May the memories of Randy bring you great comfort. God bless you all!

JANET MOORE C/O APPLEBEES

December 6, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Ronald Kimber

December 6, 2006

Heavy and I had a mutual love for Toyota Supra's, in fact he inquired about mine about a month ago. He was a great person. My prayers are with the family.

Michele Moore

December 6, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Denise "Moot" Reid

December 6, 2006

Iwas so sorry to hear of your loss. the thoughts of many are with you at the time of sorrow

James 'Ray' Brown

December 6, 2006

Bo/Helen & Family:

LET not your heart be troubled: Ye believe in God, believe also in me.
In my Father house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there ye may be also... John 14:1-4



We will keep you in our prayers.

Michele Lang

December 6, 2006

God Bless the Edward Family during this time of sorrow. He will be truly missed.

HD Holliday

December 6, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Deborah kay Blount

December 6, 2006

TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD. PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND AND KNOW THAT THIS IS NOT DEATH...IT IS THE CLOSE OF AN EARTHLY EXISTENCE AND A TRANSITION TO THE BEGINNING OF A HEAVENLY EXISTENCE. GOD IS AN AWESOME PLANNER, AND HE MAKES ALL THINGS PERFECT, ACCORDING TO HIS WILL. TRUST GOD IN KNOWING THAT HE HAS SOMETHING FOR RANDY TO DO IN HEAVEN. FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT WEEPING MAY ENDURETH FOR A NIGHT, BUT J-O-Y WILL COME IN THE MORNING. WE WILL ALL UNDERSTAND IT BETTER SOME DAY. CONTINUE TO SEEK GOD FOR STRENGTH.

Kathy Hart Baker

December 5, 2006

Heavy D you will be missed. You were a dear friend to our family. WE shared good times and lots of laughter, special eating my sweet potatoe pie. You are in a better place where GOD has call you to be.

Cynthia Hart

December 5, 2006

Heavy you will dearly be missed. We have shared so good laughs together, you have been like a brother to me. You will truely be missed by me, Dakeem and David.
May God Bless You.

Gina Hathaway

December 5, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Edwards family as you endure this very difficult time.

I'll never forget Randy's unique ability to always make you laugh.
Please find comfort in your special memories and know that others care.

Donald& Anne White

December 5, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Van & Henry Cratch

December 5, 2006

May God be with the entire Edwards family during this time of bereavement. Randy will be miss but not forgotten

JAMES[BOOT] YARRELL

December 5, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

SCOTTIE & MELISSA BAKER " CHEESEBURGER"

December 5, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Muriel Jones Hines

December 5, 2006

To the Edwards Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss and I pray that God will give you strength to endure. Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before how rich and beautiful life is in every way, Randy lived a full life though we can't go back, we can move forward. May the grace and peace of God be with you and bless you all and know that there is a brand new beginning for Randy!

Author and Inspirational Speaker

Sharon, Curtis & Donald Perkins

December 5, 2006

We extend our prayers to the family in the loss of a great person who will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

'Continue to call on God he Heals and Comforts all'.

The Perkins Family

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