Ernest Floyd Edwards
May 2, 1934 ~ May 18, 2008
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Ernest Floyd Edwards, Jr., 74, of 2 Park South Blvd., Arden, died Sunday, May 18, 2008, at his residence.
A native of Buncombe Co., Mr. Edwards was the son of the late Ernest Floyd, Sr., and Ethel Laughter Edwards.
A graduate of Lee H. Edwards High School, Mr. Edwards was retired Lieutenant with the Asheville Police Dept., where he spent 42 years. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of French Broad Baptist Church.
Mr. Edwards is survived by his daughter, Talana Rice, of Woodfin; sons, Rock Edwards, of Arden, Chad Edwards, of Weaverville, and Ty Edwards, of Woodfin; brother, Charles Edwards, of Asheville; and two grandchildren, Christopher Kent, and Kourtney Edwards.
A funeral service for Mr. Edwards will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. with the Rev. Richard Baird officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery with rites performed by the Asheville Police Department Honor Guard.
His family will receive friends for an hour and a half prior to the service at the funeral home.
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Rock, I worked with you at APD and was very sorry to read of your father’s passing. Although you will miss him every day, he will never really be gone as long as you remember him. May God comfort you and your brothers & sister.
My heartfelt sympathy to the entire Edwards family. Lt Ed was a great boss and more importantly a wonderful human being. I had the pleasure of working directly with him for many years. Rock you can be proud to have had such a wonderful role model and Father. God bless and keep you in your time of grief. Asheville has lost a true man of character.
Chad,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marcie
Dear Rock,We are so sorry To hear about your Dad. I would love to talk to you ,but I lost your number.We are praying for you and your family.
We love you
Jack & Pat
My thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Rocky, Chad & Ty,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of you dad. He was a very percious person. And an enjoyment to be able to know him. My prayer are with you all and your families.
God Bless, Angelina
Ty, I am so sorry I couldn’t make it to the services. You are in my thoughts and prayers as always! I love you and if you need me please feel free to call me. I have some great memories of your dad! ‘WooWoo’ will never be the same without him!
Hi Rock, this is Darlene. I worked with you at Walmart back in 1990 and also worked at the Laurels when your dad was there. I still am a close friend of Jeff Ivey. He and I wanted to express our sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your dad. We know that you always, absolutely admired your dad and we are deeply saddened by your loss. Take Care – Sincerly, Darlene Landon and Jeff Ivey
Rock, I just learned of your father passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I worked with Ernest at the police dept. He was my last Lt.
before I left the dept.
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficlt time.
Ty,
I am so sorry to hear that your dad passed away. I couldn’t imagine what your family is going through but please know you’re in my thoughts and prayers. I really am sorry for your loss. I love ya and Im here for you if you need anything.
TALANA, I WAS SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER. HE WAS A VERY KIND AND GENTLE MAN AND I AM SURE HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. I KNEW YOU WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG AND WAS A GOOD FREIND OF YOUR MOTHER. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM HER. SINCERELY, CAROLYN TAYLOR FISER
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Edwards Family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. Lt was a super guy, straight forward and great to work with. He will be missed.
Pat Hefner