Edward Henry Patram, age 82 of Burgaw, died Tuesday March 18, 2014 at the Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation in Wallace. He was born August 18, 1931 in Petersburg, Va., son of the late Edward Bernard Patram and Hazel Garrett Patram. He was also predeceased by his sister Frances Huber.

Ed is survived by his wife Patricia Metosh Patram, of the home; five sons, Robert Lindsay Patram and wife Lisa of Greensboro, Dennis Michael Patram and wife Kimberly of Wallace, Timothy Edward Patram of Burgaw, Jody Gerard Patram and wife Tammy of Wallace, and Daniel Bernard Patram and wife Thomasine of Rocky Point; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister Eleanor Yuhas of East Lyme, Ct.; and three adopted children, James "JB" Baker, Carl Owens, and Robert Bradsher.

A veteran of the Korean War, he served honorably in the United States Marine Corps. Ed was an active member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church since 1955. He worked at the Burgaw A&P for 28 years and retired from Corning after 21 years. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Ed was a much loved member of the Burgaw community best known as the MC of many community events.

There will be a requiem rosary at 5:00 PM at Harrell's Funeral Home chapel and a visitation at Harrell's Funeral Home at 6:00 PM Sunday March 23, 2014. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM Monday March 24, 2014 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Burgaw.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church 1303 US Hwy. 117 S. Burgaw, NC  28425.
Online condolences can be made to the family at www.harrellsfh.com

A service of Harrell's Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Burgaw.