Edward Eugene Lash, Sr. was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on April 12, 1939 to Conrad Lash and Willie Mae Hauser Lash. After years of devotion to God, his family and his community, he joined his ancestors on March 28, 2023.

His employment included positions with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company where he labored for 33 years until he retired. Additionally, he was employed at Baptist Hospital (now Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist). He loved working with his hands and thoroughly enjoyed repairing cars. He had a unique ability to turn simple pieces of wood into works of art.

He and his wife Betty were the proud parents of two sons and many loving grandchildren. He believed in educating future generations and was an avid supporter of North Carolina Central University.

In the community, he was a member of Bethania AME Zion Church where he was well-known. He served the congregation as a member of the Trustee Board, Usher Board, and participated in many other church ministries.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and his brother, Willie Gray Lash.

He leaves to cherish his memory and honor his legacy: two sons, Kim Lash and Edward Eugene Lash, Jr.; grand-children, Kenneth King, Eddie Lash, and Mandes Lash; brother, Donald Lash; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, April 3, 2023 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. The family will greet friends at 1:30 PM. Interment in Bethania AME Zion Church Cemetery. Mr. Lash will be publicly viewed today from 1 PM ~ 6 PM at the funeral home.

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