Jimmie William Edens, 78, of Elkview, passed away Aug. 3, 2015. He was born Nov. 14, 1936 to the late John and Josie Edens.
He was a successful business owner, owning Edens General Grocery Store and State Timber, Inc. Jimmie was member of Frame Advent Christian Church. He was also a member of the Elk Valley Coon Hunter's Association and the Nitro Antique Car Club. Jimmie was always there to lend a helping hand to those in need.
In addition to his parents, Jimmie was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Edens; brother, Guy Edens; and sister, Jane Robertson.
Jimmie is survived by his sons, Jeff Edens of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Doug (Debbie) Edens of Frame; daughters, Sherry (Tim) Stuart of Acworth, Ga., and Ann (Stephane) Vandoit of Montpellier, France; brothers, John Edens of Frame, Sam Edens of Santa Ana, Calif., and Okey Edens of Coal River; and grandchildren, Kristen (Max) Bringe, Lauren and Matthew Stuart, Jordan and Clayton Edens and Madeline and Dorian Vandoit.
Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, with Pastor Rick Samms officiating. Burial will follow in Edens Cemetery, Frame.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome.net.
Hafer Funeral Home, 50 N. Pinch Road, Elkview, is assisting the Edens family.