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Obituary For Edison Somerville
I'll be with you in the summer's sun
And when the winter's chill has come.
I'll be the voice that whispers in the breeze.
I'm peaceful now, put your mind at ease.
I've rested my eyes and gone to sleep,
But memories we've shared are yours to keep.
Mr. Edison Somerville, age 87 of Manson, North Carolina, departed this life on February 27,2025 at UNC- Nash Hosptial in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
A Celebration of life will be held for Mr. Edison Somerville on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 1:00pm in the Chapel of Boyd & Royster Funeral Service. The Reverend Emitt Jefferson will officiate, and military honors will follow.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Shirley Somerville; three children, Shawn (Christian), Corei (Toshia), and Kyiandra; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, two sisters, Lottie Wilson of Connecticut and Eunice Edmond of Delaware; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Mr. Somerville may be viewed on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 12noon until 5:00pm in the chapel of Boyd & Royster Funeral Services.
The service can be seen via the facebook page of Boyd Royster.
Professional services entrusted to Boyd & Royster Funeral Service.
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Donald Baum sent Dreams From the Heart Bouquet for Edison Somerville - March 13, 2025
Shaune Gbana sent Beautiful Dreams for Edison Somerville - March 13, 2025
Charles King planted 7 trees in memory of Edison Somerville . - March 12, 2025
Hezekiah Murphy sent Ocean Breeze Spray for Edison Somerville - March 12, 2025
Chanel Whittaker sent Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket for Edison Somerville - March 11, 2025
Rodney S Williamson sent The Loving Light Dishgarden for Edison Somerville - March 04, 2025
I always enjoyed sharing a smile and conversation with you at our reunions. Your sweet spirit and kindness will definitely be missed. Rest in peace, Edison. Ann Long Kersey
Thankful for Edison's love and care over the years, reflecting Christ in him. Praying for Shirley and the family that God comforts you, because He care for you.
Thank you, Edison for the time and effort you put into making the WCTS-NWHS Alumni and Friends Association, Inc. an organization of which so many take pride. You worked incessantly behind the scenes to ensure that all our programs were successful. We are eternally grateful for all that you did. Godspeed fellow Aggie!
Pop, I will forever hold our time, conversations and Kodak moments near to my heart. Your laughter and endless stories of the past, current and future events were undeniable. You will be missed more than I can speak on but your legacy I can say will continue to be honored never to be forgotten. Until we meet again my friend and father-n-law.🙏🏽
Sending out heartfelt condolences to Edison loved ones. He was family, a friend and a wonderful neighbor. The Burnette Family
Ed you will be missed. I love my Cousin when I talked to him on the phone he.ask what I was looking at we both loved television he liked Western. He also loved California said he wished they stayed. Rest.Lin Christ
Precious memories are a gift from the Lord---Treasure Keepers of a life well---lived.
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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