Franklin – Eric Shane "Opie" Edwards, 46, passed away February 9, 2018. Eric was born January 25, 1972 in Franklin and was a 1990 graduate of Franklin High School. He went to Paul D. Camp Community College for two years and grew up in the Hunterdale Christian Church. He worked at Bubba's Place for 26 years before becoming an employee of Meherrin Chemical in March 2017.

Eric was very artistic and enjoyed drawing , painting and carving. He also enjoyed restoring old vehicles and riding his Harley Davidson.

Left to cherish his memory is his mother Rebecca Turner Edwards, one sister Holly E. Newsome and husband Troy and Eric's two beloved nephews, Gavin and Camden.

Eric was predeceased by his father Ronald Benjamin Edwards, his maternal grandparents, Peyton and Doris Turner and paternal grandparents, Joseph and Minnie Edwards and his dear friend Naomi Munford Russ.

A funeral will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, February 14, 2018 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Poplar Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the start of the service and at other times at the home of Holly and Troy Newsome, 22555 East Railroad St. in Newsoms. Due to the reason Eric was a great supporter, memorial donations may be made to the St. Baldrick's Foundation, 1-888-899-2253. www.wrightfuneralhome.org