William “Bill” Lewis Edney, 72, of Columbus died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 in the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Landrum.

Born in Polk County, he was the son of the late Lewis and Fannie Jolley Edney. Mr. Edney was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 –1961. He was the proprietor of Edney Electric for 30 years and was a founding member of the Carolina Nomad Car Club and member of Greer Classics for a number of years. Bill was a member of the Congregational Church of Christ, Tryon.

Surviving is his wife, Judy Ashmore Edney of the home; two sons, Johnny Edney (Deborah) of Tryon and Joey Edney of Columbus; two daughters, Debbie Gosnell (Scottie) of Tryon and Janet Owens (Chris) of Columbus; one brother, Mike Edney (Dixie) and Peggy Lockhart, both of Landrum.  Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Zack and Alyssa Edney, Madison Whitener and Josh Gosnell, Katelyn and Victoria Edney and Kyle and Cole Owens, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 in the Columbus Baptist Church, Columbus, with Rev. Jesse Yarborough, Chaplain Dean Elliott and Pastor Bobby Capps officiating.

Memorials may be made to Judy Edney, c/o of Bank of America, 170 East Mills Street, Columbus, N.C. 28722 to help offset the cost of the funeral.

The family will be at the home, 495 Peniel Road, Columbus.

An online guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com.

McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.