Edward Roundtree Obituary in Durham at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Edward Roundtree

On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Edward Roundtree, passed away at age 69.

Edward was born on February 27, 1951 in Durham, NC to Margaret Roundtree and Edward Cole.

He received his education in Durham county schools. Edward was joined in matrimony to Deborah Woodard of Durham, N.C.

Edward had a passion for sports cars, and a devoted love for friends and family. If ever asked what his main food preference was, it was without a doubt fried chicken. He was known as a tenacious worker, for his kind smile, and his compassionate spirit. Edward was preceded in death by his father, Edward, his mother, Margaret, and his wife Deborah. He is survived by his brother Freddie Roundtree, his stepbrother John, his four nieces, Tiffany, Tonia, Margaret, and Margaret, his goddaughter Edana, his lifelong friend Edward Lucas and several cousins, many more nieces, and nephews, and friends.

A viewing will be held on Friday, May 15, 2020 at the Holloway Memorial Funeral home at 2 o’clock p.m.

Flowers or donations may be sent to 3050 Ruth Street, Durham N.C.

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At first when I heard abut his death, I couldn't picture his face. Once seeing him again his smile came to memory. Edward always carried that something that made me return his smile. He didn't live loudly nor was he attention grabbing, but his smile was really awesome. I'm grateful that I shared hallways and classes with him at Hillside High School and that when we graduated at Durham County Stadium we share our freedom.... Darlene Malloy Haskins

On behalf of the Class 1970 of Hillside High School, we humbly submit the following
As of the 50th year of our Graduating Class of Hillside High School 1970 moves forward, We will commemorate to our archives the name of Edward Roundtree our beloved classmate, We, his class will continue to uphold the principles of Love Trust and Caring in the wake of his death, He stood along side us to balance our education, to become extensions of our ancestor's pride and to wake up the world to our contributions to humanity. We were honored to have had Edward Roundtree as one of us. We are deeply saddened for his loss as we were for his wife, our sister Deborah W. Roundtree. We pray for the family as you undertake this new chapter and we trust that God's plan is being accomplished. In Memory of Edward Roundtree of the Hillside High School Class of 1970 Submitted by Darlene Malloy Haskins HHS'70 Parlimentarian

So sorry to learn of the passing of Edward Roundtree. We attended Lyon Park School together. I remember him as humble and kind. I pray his family find peace and comfort under the umbrella of God's love. Patricia Lea

It was always a pleasure to be in your present. You have always been a very good co-worker, friend and a person that always seemed at peace. You will truly be missed but God loves you most of all. Walt Garrison

Our hearts are heavy! Words can't express the magnitude of the sudden loss of our Best Friend, and God Father, Edward Roundtree. However, we know that God makes no mistakes and every Man, Woman, Boy, and Girl must make this same journey! Mr. Roundtree is gone but he will never be forgotten-- Ed and family.