I am so fortunate to have known Ed while serving as a volunteer house leader for Wake Habitat (2003 - 2013). He taught me so much about building homes and he did so with such patience and sureness. I always laugh when I think of how he'd make fun of me worrying about being off by 1/4" ("... save that kind of accuracy for your furniture making."). And he would always give me "that look" when he saw me with a level in my hand after dry-in ("... once the walls are up you can put that thing away"). I once asked him "why do we use black plastic in the crawl space (instead of clear plastic)?" And he'd say "the inspectors don't need to see what's under the plastic ... it's just dirt!" Ed Was a remarkable person. Just about the best man I've ever known in my 58 years (besides my own dad of course). Thank you Ed for everything - it's men like you that make this world a better place to live, and I'm a better person for knowing you. Until we meet again.

I am so glad I had the chance to meet Ed. What a generous and kind human being. I will never forget the time I was fretting about some issues with my house. He and Ruth came over and had a look and he patiently explained to me what did - and didn't - need to be done. He then went on to carefully inspect the whole house and give me all kinds of great advice. I was so grateful! He was the calm and reassuring voice I needed in that time of stress - buying a fixer-upper house on my own. Then we all went to a local watering hole to get food and ended up having some good laughs. In fact, the place was loud and the service was slow but he was calm and content as we all chatted. I even got to see his sense of humor that day. You will be so missed, Ed. You have a truly beautiful family and I am glad to know them. I am thinking about all of you during this difficult time. -Andria (Merritt) Archer

Ed was a great high school friend and just the best tennis partner during my first summer from college. His kindness will be a memory I can share. Blessings to his family and a salute to a great life lived.

Ed, As a builder I would like to know everything you forgot about this noble profession. The Wake County building community will miss you ,but never forget you. -Douglas E. DeWitt

I am so very sorry for your loss. I share your grief at this very sad and difficult time at this trying period in your life, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray God will grant you the serenity and peace that you need to get this Shelby Rogers

To read of how your husband dedicated his life to service & acts of kindness truly blesses my heart. I know that the passing of your loved one brings you and your family / friends great sorrow & I pray that you will find comfort in the beautiful memories that you built together. With much heartfelt Sympathy, Muriel