1925
James
2020
James Edward "Ed" Bevins
June 20, 1925 — November 9, 2020
James Edward “Ed” Bevins, age 95, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Lord and Savior on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born in Washington County, Va. on June 20, 1925 to the late James and Bertie Canter Bevins.
Ed was an employee at Valleydale for 35 years. And, he never met a stranger. Ed loved talking with people, and was a kind, generous and loving man. He especially loved being around his family and friends. Ed was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Through the years of his Christian life, he enjoyed his work at the Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his loving wife Betty Toon Bevins; his second wife Mary Sue Bevins; brother George Bevins; sister Margaret Denton; grandson Barry Bevins.
Ed is survived by his son Billy “Bill” Bevins and wife Gerry of Bristol, Va.; daughters Linda Booher and husband Steve of Abingdon and Emma Hand of Jamestown, NC; 4 grandchildren Melissa Hubbard, Brian Hand, Brenna Gillispie, and Sarah Flanagan; 9 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM at the funeral home chapel with Dr. Austin Cook and Dr. Reggie Weems officiating.
A committal service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Forest Hills memory Gardens. Casket bearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary bearers will be former employees of Valleydale. Those attending are asked to meet at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service for a procession leaving for the cemetery at 1:45 PM.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at Johnston Memorial Hospital and Bristol Rehab for the care given to our father while he was there.
Those wishing to express sympathy online or send “Hugs from Home” may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com.
The family of James Edward “Ed” Bevins is being cared for by the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).
Ed was an employee at Valleydale for 35 years. And, he never met a stranger. Ed loved talking with people, and was a kind, generous and loving man. He especially loved being around his family and friends. Ed was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Through the years of his Christian life, he enjoyed his work at the Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his loving wife Betty Toon Bevins; his second wife Mary Sue Bevins; brother George Bevins; sister Margaret Denton; grandson Barry Bevins.
Ed is survived by his son Billy “Bill” Bevins and wife Gerry of Bristol, Va.; daughters Linda Booher and husband Steve of Abingdon and Emma Hand of Jamestown, NC; 4 grandchildren Melissa Hubbard, Brian Hand, Brenna Gillispie, and Sarah Flanagan; 9 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM at the funeral home chapel with Dr. Austin Cook and Dr. Reggie Weems officiating.
A committal service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Forest Hills memory Gardens. Casket bearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary bearers will be former employees of Valleydale. Those attending are asked to meet at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service for a procession leaving for the cemetery at 1:45 PM.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at Johnston Memorial Hospital and Bristol Rehab for the care given to our father while he was there.
Those wishing to express sympathy online or send “Hugs from Home” may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com.
The family of James Edward “Ed” Bevins is being cared for by the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, November 12, 2020
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Farris Funeral Service, Inc. – Main Street Chapel
Funeral Service
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Starts at 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Farris Funeral Service, Inc. – Main Street Chapel
Committal
Friday, November 13, 2020
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Forest Hills Memory Gardens
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