Edmund Hoover Taft III's obituary , Passed away on September 5, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina

Edmund Hoover Taft III

August 29, 1942 - September 5, 2026 (84 years old)

Raleigh, North Carolina

Edmund Hoover Taft III's obituary , Passed away on September 5, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Edmund Hoover Taft III

August 29, 1942 - September 5, 2026 (84 years old)

Raleigh, North Carolina

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Edmund Hoover Taft III Obituary

We announce the death of Edmund Hoover Taft III of Raleigh, North Carolina, who passed away on September 5, 2026, at the age of 84. Edmund will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edmund Hoover Taft III to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Helen Taft, and Edmund Hoover Taft, Jr.. He is survived by: his wife Donna Walker Taft; his children, Melanie Taft Harris of Morehead City and Hoover Taft, IV of New Bern; his grandchildren, Fisher Harris, Mary Grace Wiggins of Morehead City and Helen Taft of Raleigh; his great grandchild Hamilton Grace Harris of Morehead City, NC; his brother Sen; and his nephews, Thomas Fleming Taft, Jr. (Blair) of Greenville and Jonathan G. Taft (Casey) of Charlottesville, VA..

A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Christ Hope Church (1396 E Fire Tower Rd, Greenville, NC 27858). Visitation was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 at 2:45 PM at the same location. A reception was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Christ Hope Church, 1396 E Fire Tower Rd Bldg B, Greenville, NC 27858.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wilkerson Funeral Home & Crematory



Thu

Sep 10

Funeral service

Christ Hope Church
1396 E Fire Tower Rd, Greenville, NC 27858

Thu

Sep 10

Visitation

Christ Hope Church
1396 E Fire Tower Rd, Greenville, NC 27858

Thu

Sep 10

Reception

Christ Hope Church
1396 E Fire Tower Rd, Greenville, NC 27858

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