Edward Benjamin “Ben” Andrews Jr., 68, peacefully passed away Friday, April 19, 2019, at his home. He was born March 28, 1951, in Lumberton to the late Edward Benjamin Andrews Sr. and Mary Owens Britt.
Ben is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Cynthia Harrelson Andrews; daughters, Lisa Mathews (Mike), April Andrews Mathews, and her fiance, Ricky Laughter; son, Kenneth Daniel Andrews, and his fiancee, Kendra Rhodes; seven grandchildren, Megan Strimbu, Madeline Mathews, Haley Mathews, Katie Mathews, Robert Mathews, Sophia Andrews and Nathanial Yeneic; brother, Sonny Andrews (Christine); and sister, Edna Flynn.
He was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother, Dorothy Simmons, Sue Henke Catherine Bullington and Jack Andrews.
Ben was a master fabricator who worked for Wilmington Iron Works as a supervisor for over 20 years. He then opened a successful business, Tri County Welding. Ben loved the outdoors, cooking barbecue, hunting, fishing, and most importantly, spending time with his family and friends. He was an extraordinarily strong, sharp, compassionate and loving husband, father, papa and friend who lived his life to the fullest.
Visitation will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, at Wilmington Funeral Chapel with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m.
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