ROCKY MOUNT - Jasper "Edward" Eason, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Born in Nash County on December 13, 1930, he was the son of the late William Jasper Eason and Lillian Moore Eason. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Randolph Eason; and his sisters, Margie Eason, Jean Brantley, and Dorothy Barnes.

Edward is survived by his daughters, Teresa Eason of Louisburg and Brenda Reason of Rocky Mount; 4 grandchildren; his sister, Rosa Roberts of Richmond, VA.

A service will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Visitation with the family will follow the service until 4:30 p.m. in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Edwards's memory to Barnes Hill Free Will Baptist Church, 5592 West Mount Drive, Nashville, NC 27856.