Allie Garnett "Al" Edwards, III
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Allie Garnett "Al" Edwards, III, 76 of Southern Pines, passed away on February 15, 2021 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
Born at his home in Vass, North Carolina on February 1, 1945 to the late Allie Gibson and Margaret Edwards. He was a graduate of Vass Lakeview High School. After high school he received his two- year degree from Wingate University and a bachelor's degree from Methodist College in Fayetteville. He worked for over 33 years with the State of North Carolina as a Bank Examiner. He enjoyed fishing, watching Nascar and getting together with friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Edwards and one nephew.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Judith Lane Edwards; one son, Adam Garnett Edwards; sister, Ann Jessup and her husband Tommie; sister-in-law, Barbara Edwards; also survived by one niece and three nephews and many cousins.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 19, 2021 at 1:00PM at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to FirstHealth Hospice Foundation 150 Applecross Road Pinehurst, NC 28374 or Senior Enrichment Center- Att. Yarona Thomas, PO Box 487 Carthage, NC 28327.
Online condolences may be left at: www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.