Benjamin Franklin Edwards Obituary
In loving memory of Benjamin Franklin Edwards (Henderson, North Carolina), who departed this world on October 26, 2025 at the age of 88. Benjamin leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hill Thomas and Lillian Jackson Edwards; his son Franklin Keith Edwards; and his siblings, Willard Thomas Edwards, Joseph Hill Edwards, Mary Alice E. Harper, Othela E. Moody, Eva E. Elmore and Sylvia E. Goss.
He is survived by: his daughters, Cheryl E. Neville (Nick) of Henderson and Leigh Ann Edwards of Middleburg; his fiancée Patsy Newman of Henderson; and his sister Mary E. Wynne of Henderson. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the White Funeral Services (60 Zeb Robinson Rd, Henderson, NC 27536). A graveside service was held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the Middleburg Cemetery (33 Chestnut St, Middleburg, NC 27556).
In lieu of flowers memorials to ALS United of North Carolina (https://alsnc.org) or to the ASPCA.
