Edwin Eugene Burns

Edwin Eugene Burns, 68, of 200 Nature Lane in Eden, passed away early Monday morning, March 30, 2015 at Morehead Memorial Hospital.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, April 11, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 315 Lindsey Street in Reidsville.

Mr. Burns was born September 8, 1946 in Asheboro, NC to the late E. E. "Pat" Burns and Iola Russell Burns. He was a graduate of Western Carolina University and was an active member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Edwin worked for over 20 years for Boys Home of North Carolina as an educator and later retired from The Church of The Epiphany as their organist and choir director. He was noted for his floral arranging at Main Street Crafters Mall and at The Church of The Epiphany.

He is survived by his partner, Ezra Roberson and family and uncle, Chauncy Russell of Stokesdale.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com