Grover Edge Obituary Grover Britt Edge, Jr. April 12, 1936 － November 12, 2023 Courtland － Grover Britt "Charlie" Edge, Jr., 87, passed away on November 12, 2023, in Emporia Health and Rehab. Born on April 12, 1936 in Cedar Creek, NC, he was a son of the late Grover Britt Edge and Mildred Culbert Edge. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Shelia Brewer, two sons, Gregory Britt Edge and Grover Britt Edge, III, and a son-in-law, Robert Dale Blythe. Charlie was the owner of Charlie‚Äôs Glass and Radiator, Cypress Bridge Manor Mobile Home Park, the Palm Tree Inn, and many other businesses around Smithfield, Emporia, and Franklin. He was a former Mason, Shriner, Scottish Rite and Navy Veteran. He enjoyed Nascar races, having a good time, fishing and helping others. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 62 years, Peggy Stott Edge; a daughter, Cindy Blythe; two sisters, Shirley Williams and Faye Taylor; a brother, Kenneth Edge (Kaye); six grandchildren, Tanna Bennett (CJ), Dereck Blythe (Ashley), Greg Edge, Bradley Brewer (Crystal), Tyler Edge, and Leah Edge; many great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; a special sister-in-law, Barbara Dement; a special daughter, Sheri Watson (Jack); and his beloved dog, Yo Yo. A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM Friday, November 17, 2023 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Matt Kidd officiating. Burial will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8PM Thursday in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the Courtland Fire Department. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Nov. 14, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Grover-Edge-Jr 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/grover-edge-obituary?id=53585048 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Grover Britt "Charlie" Edge, Jr., 87, passed away on 12 November 2023. He was born on 12 April 1936 in Cedar Creek, NC. Charlie owned several businesses and was a former Mason, Shriner, Scottish Rite and Navy Veteran. He enjoyed NASCAR, fishing, and helping others. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A Funeral Service was held at 11 AM on 17 November 2023 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Matt Kidd officiating. Burial followed in Southampton Memorial Park. The family received friends from 6 to 8 PM on 16 November 2023 in the funeral home. ### The Edited Obituary Grover Edge Obituary Grover Britt Edge, Jr. 12 April 1936 - 12 November 2023 Courtland - Grover Britt "Charlie" Edge, Jr., 87, passed away on 12 November 2023, in Emporia Health and Rehab. Born on 12 April 1936 in Cedar Creek, NC, he was a son of the late Grover Britt Edge and Mildred Culbert Edge. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Shelia Brewer, two sons, Gregory Britt Edge and Grover Britt Edge, III, and a son-in-law, Robert Dale Blythe. Charlie was the owner of Charlie's Glass and Radiator, Cypress Bridge Manor Mobile Home Park, the Palm Tree Inn, and many other businesses around Smithfield, Emporia, and Franklin. He was a former Mason, Shriner, Scottish Rite and Navy Veteran. He enjoyed NASCAR races, having a good time, fishing and helping others. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 62 years, Peggy Stott Edge; a daughter, Cindy Blythe; two sisters, Shirley Williams and Faye Taylor; a brother, Kenneth Edge (Kaye); six grandchildren, Tanna Bennett (CJ), Dereck Blythe (Ashley), Greg Edge, Bradley Brewer (Crystal), Tyler Edge, and Leah Edge; many great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; a special sister-in-law, Barbara Dement; a special daughter, Sheri Watson (Jack); and his beloved dog, Yo Yo. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM Friday, 17 November 2023 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Matt Kidd officiating. Burial will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the Courtland Fire Department. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Grover Britt Charlie Edge, Jr. | |---------|--------------------------------------------| | Age | 87 | | Birth | 12 April 1936; Cedar Creek, NC | | Death | 12 November 2023; Emporia Health and Rehab | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------------|------------------------|-------------------------------| | Grover Britt Charlie Edge, Jr. | Decedent | Courtland | | Peggy Stott Edge | Spouse | Unknown | | Grover Britt Edge | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Mildred Culbert Edge | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Cindy Blythe | Child | Unknown | | Shirley Williams | Sibling | Unknown | | Faye Taylor | Sibling | Unknown | | Kenneth Edge | Sibling | Unknown | | Tanna Bennett | Grandchild | Unknown | | Dereck Blythe | Grandchild | Unknown | | Greg Edge | Grandchild | Unknown | | Bradley Brewer | Grandchild | Unknown | | Tyler Edge | Grandchild | Unknown | | Leah Edge | Grandchild | Unknown | | Barbara Dement | Sister-in-law | Unknown | | Sheri Watson | Special Daughter | Unknown | | Shelia Brewer | Predeceased Child | -- | | Gregory Britt Edge | Predeceased Child | -- | | Grover Britt Edge, III | Predeceased Child | -- | | Robert Dale Blythe | Predeceased Son-in-law | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Charlie was the owner of Charlie's Glass and Radiator. 2. He owned Cypress Bridge Manor Mobile Home Park. 3. He owned the Palm Tree Inn. 4. He owned many other businesses around Smithfield, Emporia, and Franklin. 5. He was a former Mason. 6. He was a former Shriner. 7. He was a former Scottish Rite member. 8. He was a Navy Veteran. 9. He enjoyed NASCAR races. 10. He enjoyed fishing. 11. He enjoyed helping others. 12. He had a beloved dog named Yo Yo.