Ed H. Birchfield
September 18, 1923 ~ August 12, 2013
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Ed H. Birchfield, 89, of Arden, passed away Monday, August 12, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Mr. Birchfield was a native of Henderson County, and was a son of the late Lizzie Wilson Silver and step-son of the late Lorenzo Silver. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Janie Ruth Birchfield who passed away in 2000 and several brothers and sisters.
Mr. Birchfield was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and served in WWII.
He is survived by his two children; Lynn Wisham and her husband, Kevin, of Fletcher and John Edward "Eddie" Birchfield of the home in Arden; a sister, Helen Kanupp of Skyland and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, August 15, 2013 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden. Burial will follow at Emma's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, Thursday at the funeral home.
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Ms Lynn,
Our hearts are heavy to hear of the passing of your Father. We know how much you loved and cared for him and how hard the past months have been for you and your family. We pray for strength to carry you during the following days. Know Mom and I love you and will be lifting you up daily in prayer.
Brenda & Rhonda
Ms Lynn,
Our hearts are heavy to hear of the passing of your Father. We know how much you loved and cared for him and how hard the past months have been for you and your family. We pray for strength to carry you during the following days. Know Mom and I love you and will be lifting you up daily in prayer.
Brenda & Rhonda
Ed, Lynn, our deepest sympathy to you both. We didn’t know he was sick. He was a sweet gentle man who will be greatly missed, Love to you both.
Eddie,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Love,
Jim & Charlotte Hyatt
Eddie and Lynn, We wanted you to know how very much you are in our thoughts and prayers – so very sorry to hear about your Dad. We send our love and many caring thoughts. Balus and Margaret Chastain (Parents of Steve Chastain)