James Edward "Ed" East

Mr. James Edward "Ed" East, 72, of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at his home. Mr. East was born June 2, 1936, in Surry County, to Ralph and Viola Hall East. He served our country in the United States Army, was retired from Centel Telephone Company, and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Lynda S. East of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Laura East and Kevin and Carrie East, all of Mount Airy; a stepdaughter and her spouse, Paige and Charles Edwards of Lambsburg, VA; three grandchildren, Leslie East, Alex East, and Blake East; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Rachel E. and Albert Taylor of Asheboro and Shelby and Jesse Tucker of Mount Airy; two brothers, R.J. East of Mount Airy and Don East of Raleigh; and his many buddies at South Main Drive-In and The Derby. In addition to his parents, Mr. East was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Simpson. The funeral service will be held Saturday, July 19, 2008, at 11:00 AM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Rusty Reed, the Rev. Bill Spurlin, and Rusty Hawks. Burial will follow at Skyline Memory Gardens, with military honors by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Friday night from 7:00 to 9:00 at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mount Airy, NC 27030.