BRUCE EDWARDS

ASHEBORO — Bruce Nelson Edwards, 82, of Asheboro, passed away on Sept. 26, 2024, at his home.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel.

Bruce was born in Asheville on May 7, 1942, the son of the late Hugh "Rebo" Edwards and Helen Miller Edwards. He grew up in Swannanoa and was a graduate of Western Carolina University, class of 1966. 

He was a member of Central Church and retired from Asheboro Municipal Golf Course. Bruce was an avid golfer and served on the North Carolina Golf Panel. 

Bruce loved spending time with his family. 
 

In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his first wife, Sherry Turner Edwards; sister, Delores Bass; and brother, Gary Edwards.
 

He is survived by his wife, Rita B. Edwards of the home; daughters, Melissa Beane of Greensboro, Michele Newman (Kenny) of Asheboro, Brooke Lassiter (Dennis) of Wilmington, Wendy Falkowski (Rob) of Holly Ridge; son, Brad Wilkinson (Amy) of Morehead City; grandchildren, Zac Beane (Joaniebeth), Brett Beane (Taylor), Kylie Newman, Genna Newman, Darian Brooks (Gillian), Mallory Brooks (Jordan), Bridget Lassiter (Luke), Shay Lassiter, Brody Lassiter, Cooper Wilkinson; great-grandchildren, Scottiebeth Beane, Londunn Beane; and several nieces and nephews.
 

The family will receive friends following the service.
 

Memorials may be made to:

— Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.

— Randolph County SPCA, 300 West Bailey Street, Asheboro, NC 27203.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Bruce's caregivers, for all the love and support given to him during these times.