Edward Orrell Saulsbury Sr., 91, of Pinehurst, N.C., departed this life Friday, April 24, 2020, at First Health Hospice in West End, N.C. He was born Jan. 15, 1929, in Greensboro, Md., son of the late James Keene and Anne (Roe) Saulsbury.
Ed earned a master's degree from Penn State University and was a teacher in the Cape Henlopen School District in Lewes. After retiring, he was an agent with Ocean View Real Estate and ran a small business in Milford. Shortly after the death of his beloved wife Barbara in 1998, he moved to Pinehurst. For 20 years he thoroughly enjoyed his work as a volunteer in the Radiation Oncology Department at Moore Regional Hospital. Ed enjoyed playing golf and loved traveling, having visited 49 states. Well into his 80s, he took great pleasure in his cross-country trips. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. The family very much appreciates the care provided him at Fox Hollow Assisted Living and First Health Hospice Home.
In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara (Snyder) Saulsbury of Lewes; and his son, Eddie Saulsbury Jr. of Lewes. He is survived by his sons: William Saulsbury (Mercedes) of Pinehurst and John Saulsbury (Linda) of Milford; his four grandchildren; and his two great-grandchildren.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the family will announce a celebration of life at a later date. He will be laid to rest at St. George's Chapel in Harbeson. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, and Boles Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., Southern Pines, N.C.
Ed earned a master's degree from Penn State University and was a teacher in the Cape Henlopen School District in Lewes. After retiring, he was an agent with Ocean View Real Estate and ran a small business in Milford. Shortly after the death of his beloved wife Barbara in 1998, he moved to Pinehurst. For 20 years he thoroughly enjoyed his work as a volunteer in the Radiation Oncology Department at Moore Regional Hospital. Ed enjoyed playing golf and loved traveling, having visited 49 states. Well into his 80s, he took great pleasure in his cross-country trips. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. The family very much appreciates the care provided him at Fox Hollow Assisted Living and First Health Hospice Home.
In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara (Snyder) Saulsbury of Lewes; and his son, Eddie Saulsbury Jr. of Lewes. He is survived by his sons: William Saulsbury (Mercedes) of Pinehurst and John Saulsbury (Linda) of Milford; his four grandchildren; and his two great-grandchildren.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the family will announce a celebration of life at a later date. He will be laid to rest at St. George's Chapel in Harbeson. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, and Boles Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., Southern Pines, N.C.
Edward Orrell Saulsbury Sr., 91, of Pinehurst, N.C., departed this life Friday, April 24, 2020, at First Health Hospice in West End, N.C. He was born Jan. 15, 1929, in Greensboro, Md., son of the late James Keene and Anne (Roe) Saulsbury.
Ed earned a master's degree from Penn State University and was a teacher in the Cape Henlopen School District in Lewes. After retiring, he was an agent with Ocean View Real Estate and ran a small business in Milford. Shortly after the death of his beloved wife Barbara in 1998, he moved to Pinehurst. For 20 years he thoroughly enjoyed his work as a volunteer in the Radiation Oncology Department at Moore Regional Hospital. Ed enjoyed playing golf and loved traveling, having visited 49 states. Well into his 80s, he took great pleasure in his cross-country trips. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. The family very much appreciates the care provided him at Fox Hollow Assisted Living and First Health Hospice Home.
In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara (Snyder) Saulsbury of Lewes; and his son, Eddie Saulsbury Jr. of Lewes. He is survived by his sons: William Saulsbury (Mercedes) of Pinehurst and John Saulsbury (Linda) of Milford; his four grandchildren; and his two great-grandchildren.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the family will announce a celebration of life at a later date. He will be laid to rest at St. George's Chapel in Harbeson. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, and Boles Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., Southern Pines, N.C.
Ed earned a master's degree from Penn State University and was a teacher in the Cape Henlopen School District in Lewes. After retiring, he was an agent with Ocean View Real Estate and ran a small business in Milford. Shortly after the death of his beloved wife Barbara in 1998, he moved to Pinehurst. For 20 years he thoroughly enjoyed his work as a volunteer in the Radiation Oncology Department at Moore Regional Hospital. Ed enjoyed playing golf and loved traveling, having visited 49 states. Well into his 80s, he took great pleasure in his cross-country trips. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. The family very much appreciates the care provided him at Fox Hollow Assisted Living and First Health Hospice Home.
In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara (Snyder) Saulsbury of Lewes; and his son, Eddie Saulsbury Jr. of Lewes. He is survived by his sons: William Saulsbury (Mercedes) of Pinehurst and John Saulsbury (Linda) of Milford; his four grandchildren; and his two great-grandchildren.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the family will announce a celebration of life at a later date. He will be laid to rest at St. George's Chapel in Harbeson. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, and Boles Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., Southern Pines, N.C.
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