Frederick Kennon Eddins

Frederick Kennon Eddins Sr., 79, of Pittsboro passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 with his family by his side.  

Ken was 1 of 6 children to the late Kennon Hayes Eddins and Charlotte Belle Eddins and grew up in Pittsboro. 

During his working career Ken was a telephone sub-contractor with various phone companies throughout the US and ultimately ended up back in his hometown of Pittsboro where he continued cable splicing until he retired.  During those years Ken also opened a greenhouse on his property where he and his wife proudly grew and sold vegetables, flowers and hanging baskets to many Pittsboro/Chatham residents for several years.  He ended his working career by owning and operating the Corner Variety Convenience store on the corner of 15-501 and the Pittsboro/Moncure Road.  This became a local hangout for many who told stories (gossiped) around the ‘round table’.   Here you would always find Ken cooking chicken and Mary preparing sides to feed the power/phone repair crews after storms or the local chicken plant workers for no reason at all which was just one example of the generosity that he had. 

In addition to his parents, Ken was proceeded in death by four brothers, Robert Eddins of Georgia, Jim Eddins of Pittsboro, David Eddins and Richard Eddins both of Sanford.   He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Mary Eddins who cared for him until the very end of his life.  He is also survived by four children, Rene Haithcox (Robert) of Moncure, Lisa Fradel (Don) of Moncure, Ken Eddins Jr. of Pittsboro and Wendie Morris (Adam) of Pittsboro.  Ken also leaves behind one sister, Victoria Howard of Lemon Springs, seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Ken had many passions in his life, but his favorites were fishing with his wife on the Pier at Emerald Isle, attending or watching NASCAR races, and for many years, planting a huge garden.  He was proud of what he produced there and enjoyed sharing his harvest with his neighbors and friends.  He enjoyed fellowshipping with others and did so often at the Dry Forks Hunt Club until his health prevented him from getting out.  He loved an old western and you would always find one on the TV when visiting him.  Ken was also very proud of his children and grandchildren and expressed that to others often.     

The family would like to thank everyone who has called, came by, brought food and prayed for him.   We truly have felt the love from friends and family both near and far.  Ken was one of a kind and will be missed by many for years to come. 

Please join us as we remember Ken at a service on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00 at Donaldson’s Funeral Home and Crematory Griffin Chapel in Pittsboro.  Pastor Wesley Thomas will preside over the service.   Family will receive friends immediately following the service. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor Ken by making a donation to the Coolwater Cowboy Church, P.O. Box 4781, Sanford, NC  27331.

Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to service the Eddins family.