Horace "Ed" William Edmisten

Horace “Ed” William Edmisten, 97, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, in

Seminole, Florida.

Born December 26, 1927, in Watauga County, North Carolina, Ed was the son of the

late Fred and Della Edmisten. He was raised in Harmony, NC, just outside of Statesville,

and entered the U.S. Navy after high school, proudly serving his country during World

War II.

Ed built a long and dedicated career, retiring from both Bethlehem Steel Corporation

and North American Refractories Company. He lived in several places throughout his

life, including Mountain City, TN; Hickory and Seven Devils, NC; Fort Myers, FL; and

most recently Seminole, FL, where he resided at Freedom Square Assisted Living

Facility.

A man of deep and enduring faith, Ed was very active in the churches he attended over

the years, serving as a deacon and in many other leadership roles. He was also an avid

golfer who enjoyed the game for most of his life and found great joy in being involved

with his large and loving family.

He is survived by his children: Pat Widener (Doug) of Ashburn, VA; Patricia Collier

(Paul) of Bradenton, FL; James Anthony Edmisten; and Jeffrey Scott Edmisten (Dana).

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Helms.

Ed was a proud grandfather to Edie Widener, Michael Widener (Heather), Timothy

Collier, Benjamin Collier, Joel Collier, Drew Edmisten (Brooke), Jakob Wingo (Hanna),

Noah Edmisten, Lexie Edmisten, Jordyn Edmisten, Tyler Edmisten, Casey Edmisten

(Tori), Camden Edmisten, Maia Edmisten, and Aliana Edmisten.

He was also blessed with great-grandchildren: Eden Edmisten, Memphis Edmisten,

Wynter Freeman, Atticus Widener, and Virginia Widener.

Ed was preceded in death by his first wife, Edith Howell, and by his brothers Gilbert,

Earl, and Lynn Edmisten. He is also survived by his former spouses Delores Polish and

Mary Edmisten.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Mount

Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum in Boone, NC. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to

2:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Online condolences may be shared at www.austinandbarnesfuneral home.com

Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Edmisten family.

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