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Obituary For Mr. Edwin Council

Time stopped and eternity began for Edwin Carlyle Council before the break of dawn on Sunday, March 21, 2021. He was born on June 6, 1941 in High Point, North Carolina to the late William Council and Lucy Gertrude Hobson Williams. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Brenda Faye Williams, Mary Ella Oneil; one brother, Lumpkin Williams, Jr.

“Ed” as he was fondly known, graduated from William Penn High School, Class of 1961. Ed was a avid football fan of both Andrews High School and the Carolina Panthers. He could be seen alongside with his brother-in-law, Pastor William Buckson in the coldest weather cheering on the Raiders Football Team.

Ed went on to serve in the Army National Guard. He was multi-talented as a Television Technician. He was employed for several years with Alma Desk Industries prior to being employed for Thomas Built Buses where he later retired.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Shirley Council of the home; one daughter, Michelle (Annette) Council of Atlanta, Georgia; three sons, Michael Council and James Edward (Michele) Gray both of High Point, North Carolina and Christopher Gray of Atlanta, Georgia; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Ronnie (Eunice) Council of Dallas, Texas, Tommie Williams of High Point, North Carolina, Darnell Williams of Greenville, South Carolina, Leroy (Lynda) Williams of Dallas, Texas, Darrell Williams of High Point, North Carolina; sister, Geraldine Williams of High Point, North Carolina; special niece, Tonya Williams of Thomasville, North Carolina; along with a host of nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A private graveside service will be held Friday, March 26, 2021 at Carolina Biblical Gardens. Mr. Council may be viewed on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, In

Guest Book

THANKS WE DID ALL OF OUR TALKING WHILE WE COULD THANK YOU FOR BEING THE PEICE THAT FIT AND NOW ITS JUST A PEICE NO ONE CAN FILL TIL WE MEET AGAIN I LOVE YOU AND WILL FOREVER REMEMBER YOU

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Hey Granddaddy! I miss you so much!!! We're adjusting fairly well without you. Keep telling those jokes (and The Lord's Prayer in French)... Until we meet again. --Jasmine

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Praying for the Williams Family from the Witherspoon Family ❤️🙏

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We remember Ed as a kind person. When our dad found out that Ed was a technician for TV repair, he always had a TV for Ed to work on. Shirley, our condolences go to you and your family. Leroy Tate, Henrietta Briley, Sylvia Woke, Karen Cormack and Lenette Burris

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Hello Shirley and Family: Ed was a very kind and friendly gentleman. We visited Ed and Shirley in your home when Aunt Sara visited High Point from Chicago and she stayed with Shirley and Ed. Ed greeted us and made us feel welcome. We are indeed Family on the Council side and Green side. It was so special to talk with Shirley since Ed's passing and hear how God is keeping her strong. Continue to look up Family. We ae grateful to God for sharing Ed with us through the years. Love and Prayers to you always! Rev. Bobby W. Green, Jr. and Dr. Gwendolyn Johnson-Green (cousins)

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Didn't know Ed that well... but know Tommie and Darnell from Daniel Brooks year's ago... rest in peace... May God comfort you and your family in this time of bereavement

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Rest in peace Ed... didn't know him that well.. know Darnell and Tommie from Daniel Brooks year's ago.. May God bless the family in this time of bereavement.. Deborah McBee..

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Don't remember to much about Ed know Darnell and Tommie from Daniel Brooks... rest in peace Ed...May God bless the family and comfort you in this time of bereavement...

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To the family of Mr ED: So sorry for your lost he was a very kind and gentle man .I used to worked with him at Alma Desk .He all ways had a smile on his face and telling us jokes to make us laugh.Rest in peace Mr ED

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I was so sorry to hear about Bro. Ed's passing. To Shirley and the other family members, you are in my prayers.

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You will surely be missed! You'll always be in our hearts with fond memories.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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