Dennis Mitchell Edwards
February 18, 1967 ~ April 15, 2026
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailDennis Mitchell Edwards, 59, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at the Elizabeth House.
Mr. Edwards was born in Asheville to the late Thurman and Mary Elizabeth Brackett Edwards. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Doug Edwards and Davey Edwards.
Dennis was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He also adored his family and especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Deborah Lewis Edwards; a son, Bryan Edwards (Lisa Miller); a daughter, Laura Edwards (Thomas Parnell); three grandchildren, Blake Reynolds, Gypsie River Carroll and Sebastian Chapman and a brother, Daniel Edwards.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, April, 17, 2026 at 6:00 pm at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. The family will receive friends prior the service from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at the funeral home.
A private burial will be held at Emmas Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Services
Visitation: April 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: April 17, 2026 6:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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So sorry to hear this 😞… My prayers and condolences to Debby , Danny , and the family ..
Tina Mitchell
Tim and Deborah Trexler
To Debbie and family,we are so sad to hear about Dennis.We loved him very much.May God watch over you all!!!our deepest sympathy!!love Valerie Edwards Natalie Burnett and family
To Debbie and Family, we are so sad to hear about Dennis. Dennis was like Family to us and we had all been Friends for years. He would do anything to help anyone. He will for sure be missed. We had al lot of great times , even going back when had our motorcycles and riding on the parkway. We will treasure all the good times. Praying for you and your family . We love you all very much. Gene and Debbie Carmack
To Debbie and Family, we are so sad to hear about Dennis. Dennis was like Family to us and we had all been Friends for years. He would do anything to help anyone. He will for sure be missed. We had al lot of great times , even going back when had our motorcycles and riding on the parkway. We will treasure all the good times. Praying for you and your family . We love you all very much. Gene and Debbie Carmack.
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was the best friend I ever had. He will definitely be missed
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