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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Cindy Winstead
My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family at this time.
BOB & MARY ANN KIMBALL
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
Peggy Compton
Praying for comfort for ya’ll at this time…
Ed will surely be missed but we will see him again in heaven.
Helen Lavene
So very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and Prayers are with you all
Brian Harrell
So sorry to hear about Ed. Some of the best times of my life was working with him. He taught me a lot
Bryant and Meta Lowe
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.
Fred and Dawn Karnes
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you all.
RJ & _Eva Litchfield
RJ & Eva Litchfield So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. His smile will surely be missed.
Janet /Wayne Swett
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.
Debbie & Dwayne Workman
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
Jim and Charlotte Poe
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
Jim & Andrea Dehart
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.
Louise Minson and Pamela Hope Nobles
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
Connie Foreman
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
Jeanne White
Love and prayers for all of you. You are in my thoughts and in my heart. God grant you strength and peace. Love, Jeanne
Jim, Lynda & Ian David
Sending you and your family our heartfelt sympathies at this time. We have such fond memories of Ed.
With our Love,
Jim, Lynda & Ian