Obituary of Charles Raymond Edens

Charles Raymond Edens, Sr. 63 of Duffield, died suddenly on Sunday, September 7, 2014 from a massive heart attack. Raymond was born on July 10, 1951 to parents, Hiram Edens, Jr. and Georgia Kinkead Edens who preceded him in death. He made many friends through his love of coon-hunting with his black and tan dogs and often shared many long conversations with his coon-hunting buddies. After retiring from Eastman in 2000, following 32 years of service, Raymond loved listening to bluegrass music and working his farms. He had a big heart and caring nature, and loved his wife, son and grandchildren and his family and friends. All mourn their loss and will miss him. Raymond was saved at Grit Hill Church at an early age. He is survived by the love of his life and coon-hunting buddy of 20 years, his wife, Renee Edens; son, Raymond Edens, Jr. and wife Tess of Sevierville, TN; grandchildren, Rachel and Jonathan Edens of Sevierville; step-grandchild, Asa Bell; sisters, Sandy McDavid of Church Hill and Patricia Bennett and husband Tom of Auburn, AL; brother, Gary Edens and wife Hope of Seneca, SC; aunt, Anne Edens of Duffield; several nieces and friends; special coon-hunting buddy, Kyle Chase. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Scott County Funeral Home in Weber City. Friends may also call anytime at the residence. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Evangelist Kenneth Neeley and Charlie Taylor officiating. Music will be provided by The Hurd Family. Burial will follow at Holston View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry Jones, Al Hurd, Ben Head, Ronnie Hurd, Dwight Hurd and Doug Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be George Jones, Kyle Chase, Jim Fletcher and Tom Bennett. Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City is serving the Edens family.