Edgar Allen Cashwell passed away on October 2, 2017, at his home in Saxapahaw. Born on July 30, 1923 in Essington, PA, he was the son of the late Leon Ray and Lydia Kleinhoff Cashwell. He attended primary schools around Philadelphia before moving to North Carolina in 1937. After graduating from Eli Whitney High School in 1940, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942. Stationed at bases across the US, he served as a propeller specialist on B17s, B24s, and B29s. After his honorable discharge in 1946, he returned to Saxapahaw and worked at Sellers Manufacturing. In 1950, Edgar married Olive, the oldest of the “Woody sisters.” They lived in Saxapahaw, where they both left their marks on the community. From 1956 to 1966, Edgar was Director of the Community Center of Sellers Mfg. Affectionately known as Casey, he mentored many, many young people in Saxapahaw and managed several athletic leagues in the area. Largely through his efforts, the Alamance County Recreation Commission was established in 1969; he served as its first chairman. He worked from 1966-1968 for Liberty Life Insurance Company. From 1968-1983, he was the sociable Saxapahaw Postmaster. We will all miss his quick wit, big smile, and sparkling blue eyes.
Edgar was involved in the Exchange Club, Ruritan Club, Recreation Commission, Genealogy Club, and NARFE. He was the oldest living member of Moore’s Chapel Baptist Church in Saxapahaw, where he made lifelong friends. He served as Treasurer, Sunday School teacher, Deacon, and was a member of the Joy Class. Among his many hobbies, he especially enjoyed reading, fly fishing, ham radio, photography, genealogy, and telling stories. Even in his 90s he kept up with the latest in computer and digital technology.
Edgar was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Olive Woody Cashwell, First Grade teacher in Saxapahaw. He loved showing everyone their wedding picture. He was also preceded in death by his lovely sister, Ella Cashwell Booker. He is survived by daughters Linda Franklin (Tony) of Winterville, NC; Ellen Caldwell (Roy), and granddaughter Grace Caldwell of Canton, NY; niece Suzanne Booker Canfield (John) and their son John, Jr., of Auburn, AL; nephew Ray Booker (Tammy) and their son William, of Franklin, TN; brother-in-law Norman Booker of Auburn, AL; sister-in-law Ruth Woody Dismuke of Saxapahaw; his nieces and nephews Bob, Jeannette, Woody, Frank, Roseanne, Rusty, Jimmy, Sammy (late), Kathy, Amy, Ann, James, Susie, and Lynn, whom he loved dearly; many great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. In the past few years he has spent many good times with special friends Hoover Dixon, Margaret Foster, Betty Halter, and the late Rachel Moss.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday, October 6, at McClure Funeral Home in Graham. The service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 7, at Moore’s Chapel Baptist Church in Saxapahaw and interment will follow at Moore’s Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church hut after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Moore’s Chapel Baptist Church, Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, or Randolph County Volunteer Honor Guard. Condolences may be made at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net. The family would like to thank friends, church members, and Hospice of Alamance-Caswell for all their love, support, and care.
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