Robert Edward Edenfield

Mr. Robert Edward Edenfield, 81, of Stillmore, GA, passed away on May 3, 2023.  

Mr. Robert was born on March 25,1942 to the late Robert Edward Edenfield SR. and the late Ruth Rowland Edenfield in Emanuel County, GA. Mr. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kimberley Nan Edenfield; son, Christopher Edenfield; brother, Joe Edenfield; sisters, Jamie Ruth Edenfield, Barbara Slater, and Nancy Edenfield. He grew up in Emanuel County where he was somehow able to convince Martha Nell Canady to marry him on January 29, 1960. Together they had five children and lived their entire lives in Emanuel County. In his youth, he enjoyed jitter-bug dancing at the Record Hop and Moose lodge with Martha Nell. Their famous footwork caused observers and other dancers to stop and watch their moves. He farmed most of his life in various parts of Emanuel County until he retired from the farm and went to work for Crider Foods. His love of growing things continued after retirement. Mr. Robert enjoyed working in his vegetable garden and taking care of chickens. He was a member of Mt. Shady Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Martha Nell Edenfield of Stillmore, GA; a daughter, Lisa (Sam) Britt of Bluffton, S.C.; two sons, Mitchell (Missy) Edenfield of Twin City, GA and Shannon (Michelle) Edenfield of Metter, GA; eight grandchildren, Samantha & Jonathan Britt, Dakota (Megan) Edenfield, Chance Collins, Devin Edenfield, Aaron LaPoint, Zachary Edenfield, and Alyson Edenfield; four great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins along with his sister-in-law supreme Bonnie (Mike) Tapley.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M., Friday, May 5th,2023 at Mt. Shady Baptist Church with Reverend Rusty Moore officiating assisted by Reverend Jim Harrell.

Interment will follow in Mt. Shady Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 5th, 2023, at Mt. Shady Baptist Church.

Pallbearers are Jamie Edenfield, Dakota Edenfield, Chance Collins, Devin Edenfield, Zachary Edenfield and Andy Tapley.

The family would like to thank Pruitt Hospice for their care and a special thank you to Ms. Lauren Bedgood & Ms. “Aggravating” Valerie.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may make a contribution to the charity of their choice in honor of Mr. Robert or they may make a contribution to Mt. Shady Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 630 Sandhill Road, Swainsboro, GA 30401.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro was in charge of Mr. Robert Edward Edenfield, 81, of Stillmore.

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