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Edward O. Diggs

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Edward Oren Diggs (Ed), age 75, died Sunday, July 9, 2017, at 4:20 pm surrounded by his family.

Ed was born January 31, 1942, to William Butler Diggs and Ethel Mae Swett in Charlotte, NC. He married Beverly Netherland on June 27, 1959. Ed was a plumber by trade and a true family man at heart. Ed and Beverly always desired a large family even though they only had two children of their own. They impacted countless individuals through their years of coaching sports teams, leading Girl Scout troops, organizing Vacation Bible Schools, and opening their home and their hearts to friends and family. Ed was always the easiest one to spot at family events. He was one of the tallest in the group and often wearing a Carolina Panthers hat.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Beverly Diggs of South Mills, NC; his daughters, Beverly Gerres (Joseph) of South Mills, NC and Tina Ange (Ronnie) of Bedford, VA; his sister, Buffy David (Ralph) of Bremerton, WA; his four grandchildren, Charlie Richey, Ryan Gerres (Caitlin), Rainey Ange, Tuesday Ange; and his great-grandson, Darcy Gerres. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed.

A celebration of Ed’s life will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at 11:00 am at Ebenezer Baptist Church where he was a deacon for many years – 117 Main Street, South Mills, NC 27976.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ebenezer Baptist Church building fund.

Twiford Funeral Home, Elizabeth City is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.TwifordFH.com.

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  1. Cindy Winstead

    July 10, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family at this time.

  2. BOB & MARY ANN KIMBALL

    July 10, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    Ed, we will miss you, but you are now swapping stories with Johnny Netherland and Nick Barnes. There is no more suffering and sorrow in heaven, praise God. We pray that your family will feel God’s peace and comfort with His loving arms around them. We will see you there when God calls us home too

  3. Peggy Compton

    July 10, 2017 at 9:09 pm

    Praying for comfort for ya’ll at this time…

    Ed will surely be missed but we will see him again in heaven.

  4. Helen Lavene

    July 10, 2017 at 9:39 pm

    So very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and Prayers are with you all

  5. Brian Harrell

    July 10, 2017 at 9:51 pm

    So sorry to hear about Ed. Some of the best times of my life was working with him. He taught me a lot

  6. Bryant and Meta Lowe

    July 10, 2017 at 10:41 pm

    To the Beverly’s and all the family, We are sorry for your loss. We had been neighbors for a long time in Tulls Bay Colony and kept in touch since that time. It was always about family and following your Christian walk together.

  7. Fred and Dawn Karnes

    July 11, 2017 at 3:32 am

    So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you all.

  8. RJ & _Eva Litchfield

    July 11, 2017 at 10:17 am

    RJ & Eva Litchfield So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. His smile will surely be missed.

  9. Janet /Wayne Swett

    July 11, 2017 at 11:06 am

    So sorry for your lose. Prayers lifting for your entire family. Wayne has such great stories of he and Ed, as boys.God bless you all in this time of grief. Great memories will live in your heart.

  10. Debbie & Dwayne Workman

    July 11, 2017 at 11:24 am

    My heart aches for what the family is going through. I will pray that God will lift your spirits and filled them with great memories. Uncle Ed had a great sense of humor and I will always remember him

  11. Jim and Charlotte Poe

    July 11, 2017 at 12:42 pm

    We will miss Brother Ed. He was a wonderful mentor and brother in Christ. We remember his great smile and
    Humble demeanor. Our condolences and prayers for peace and comfort for your family and extended church family

  12. Jim & Andrea Dehart

    July 11, 2017 at 2:06 pm

    Mr Ed will be missed by so many, the lives he touched are countless. His leagacy of Godly love amd kindness will continue on.
    Miss Beverly your family has touched ours in ways you will never know. All our love and continued prayers for those left behind.

  13. Louise Minson and Pamela Hope Nobles

    July 11, 2017 at 3:02 pm

    Ed was such a nice man. Aunt Louise has told me the story of granny making your wedding cake and them driving it all the way to Charlotte. They never thought they would make it with the cake in one piece! But they did! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Much love,
    Louise Minson and Pamela Hope Nobles

  14. Connie Foreman

    July 11, 2017 at 7:27 pm

    I know Uncle Ed is with the Lord and that makes me very happy. I also know he is with many friends and family members like Uncle Johnny and my dad.

    Hugs to all of you, I know it is so very hard. Love, Connie and Steve

  15. Jeanne White

    July 12, 2017 at 11:43 am

    Love and prayers for all of you. You are in my thoughts and in my heart. God grant you strength and peace. Love, Jeanne

  16. Jim, Lynda & Ian David

    July 15, 2017 at 6:42 am

    Sending you and your family our heartfelt sympathies at this time. We have such fond memories of Ed.

    With our Love,
    Jim, Lynda & Ian

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