Mr. Edward Hershner

Eddie Hershner, born on June 19, 1993, son of Joy Dey of Watauga Co. and Greg and Jan Hershner, of Ashe Co., died on Friday, June 14, 2013, of apparent accidental drowning in Kerr Scott Reservoir in Wilkes Co.

At the time of his death, he was doing his favorite thing of all, fishing. He also loved camping, kayaking, hiking, fast cars, tractors, movies, his dogs Fred and Lucy, his family, friends, and His Lord and Savior, Jesus. Eddie lent a helping hand to anyone he could. He was a 2012 graduate of Ashe County High School and worked for New River Tree Farms and Sturgill Tree Farms. Along with his parents, survivors also include his siblings, Adam, Alex, and Ali Hershner, Grandparents William and Dorothy Jeremiah of Jefferson, Robert and Marylou Hershner of Marblehead, Ohio, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.

A memorial service and life celebration will be held at Faith Fellowship Church on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 12pm. Pastor Elliott Osowitt And Evangelist Neal Hatfield will be speaking.

Memorials may be made to Uplands Reach Conference Center, PO Box 830, Millers Creek, NC or The NEST Alliance, PO Box 684, West Jefferson would be greatly appreciated by the family.