RALEIGH, NC – Ethan Chance Edwards, age 19, of Ebenezer Church Road, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his home.

Ethan was born on April 16, 2001 to Angela Smith Edwards and Brian Edwards in Wilmington, NC. Ethan was an amazing, beautiful, incredible son that is gone way to soon and will forever be missed.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, James Ralph Smith.

Along with his parents, Ethan is survived by his sister, Elizabeth “Ellie” Rose Edwards of Raleigh; maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Smithwick Brown of Ahoskie; paternal grandparents, Les & Connie Edwards of Raleigh; maternal aunt, Renee Smith Simmons; maternal uncle, James Randy Smith; two paternal aunts, Ashley Edwards, and Courtney Edwards Tojo.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 20, 2021, from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Ahoskie, NC with a celebration of life service at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service with Rev Raleigh Johnson officiating and burial will follow at Highland Memorial Gardens, Ahoskie, NC.

Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service – Ahoskie Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Edwards family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.