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VALE, N.C. - Edward Byrl Houser, age 93, of Vale passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Edward was born on April 7, 1931, and was a native of Lincoln County. He was the son of the late Rufus and Alda Houser. Edward was also preceded in death his wife Kaye Houser of 66 years as well as his two sisters, Mary Beth Elliott and Ruth Ann Ledford.

Edward spent his life carrying America's freight up and down the highways and all over the country as a truck driver for Carolina Freight before he retired from there. During the last 12 years of his life Edward worked right alongside his grandson helping him mow grass for his landscape company. Edward enjoyed getting out there early in the morning riding that mower till the day’s work was done. He was a man who loved his family deeply and always made it a priority to provide for them. He was a proud and active member of the Fallston Masonic Lodge #356 as well as an active member in the Shrine. Edward was also a man who could also be found on a lake somewhere, whether he was in Canada on a remote lake catching the big fish or down at Santee Cooper catching the big stripers. He was man who felt at peace when he was away from the hustle of life and just enjoying part of God's playground.

Left to cherish the memory of this wonderful man is his daughter Paige Leonhardt; three grandchildren, Josh Leonhardt, Jordan Leonhardt and his wife Jessie, Logan Leonhardt and his partner Brad; six great-grandchildren Lane, Kensleigh, Gavin, and River Leonhardt, Oakley Rattler, and Adalyn Strange.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Edward will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 4 p.m. at Hull's Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeremy Mahaffey officiating. Interment will follow there in the church cemetery. The family of Edward will receive friends one hour prior to service at the church.

The family of Edward Houser would like to extend a loving and warm thank you to the wonderful staff of Carolina Caring Hospice House.

A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com

Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc. of Fallston, N.C. is serving the Houser family.

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