COLUMBUS, NC - William "Bill" Lewis Edney, 72, of Columbus, NC died Saturday, November 5, 2011 in the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Landrum, SC.Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Lewis and Fannie Jolley Edney. Mr. Edney was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the US Air Force from 1957 to1961. He was the Proprietor of Edney Electric for 30 years and was a founding member of the Carolina Nomad Car Club and member of Greer Classics for a number of years. Bill was a member of the Congregational Church of Christ, Tryon, NC.Surviving is his wife, Judy Ashmore Edney of the home. Two sons, Johnny Edney (Deborah) of Tryon, NC and Joey Edney of Columbus, NC; two daughters, Debbie Gosnell (Scottie) of Tryon, NC and Janet Owens (Chris) of Columbus, NC; one brother, Mike Edney (Dixie) and Peggy Lockhart both of Landrum, SC. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren, Zack & Alyssa Edney, Madison Whitener & Josh Gosnell, Katelyn & Victoria Edney and Kyle & Cole Owens and several nieces and nephews.Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 in the Columbus Baptist Church, Columbus, NC with Rev. Jesse Yarborough, Chaplain Dean Elliott and Pastor Bobby Capps officiating.Memorials may be made to Judy Edney C/O of Bank of America, 170 East Mills Street, Columbus, NC 28722 to help off-set the cost of the funeral.The family will be at the home, 495 Peniel Road, Columbus, NC.
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