Eugene M. "Mike" Edwards

Eugene M. "Mike" Edwards, 76, went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 10, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born and raised in Knoxville, TN., and an avid Tennessee Vols fan. He dearly loved the Smoky Mountains and considered them his home. Mike was involved in Civil War re-enacting for most of his life. He was a master craftsman in woodworking and involved in the sales of woodworking machinery in North Carolina and Tennessee for many years. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Gastonia and was involved with the Men's Ministry's goal of raising money for a playground to be built at Webb Street School that is accessible to differently abled children. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and loved us all dearly. He loved his dog, Belle who went over the "Rainbow Bridge" one year ago. One day we will all be reunited. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Bonnie L. Edwards; children, Eloise Edwards Poteat and Eugene Michael Edwards, Jr., James (Stephanie), Paul (Emily) and Mark (Jessica) Evans; grandchildren Isaac Tober, Owen E., Zachary, Anikah K. Edwards, Erin Elizabeth Poteat, Aaron, Caroline, Layla, Ben, Luke, Claire and Anderson Evans, Adriana Cooper, Nathaniel and Andrew Chicoine. Mike is preceded in death by his father, Eugene D. Edwards; mother, Ruby Ellen Edwards and granddaughter, Jennifer Leigh Scarboro. A memorial service, officiated by the Rev. Matt C. Morris will be 11 am, Saturday, March 17 at Christ United Methodist Church, 3415 Union Road, Gastonia. Visitation will be at 10 am prior to the service at the church. A graveside service, officiated by the Rev. Gradeye Parsons will be held 11 am Monday at Berry Highland Memorial, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, 3415 Union Road, Gastonia 28054.