Alden Echols Obituary Alden Leonard Echols November 21, 1929 - January 29, 2015 Drewryville, VA- Alden Leonard Echols, 85, died January 29, 2015 at Southside Regional Medical Center, Emporia. He was born November 21, 1929 in Waynesville, NC, a son of the late Edward Mitchell and Harriett Whitener Echols. He was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife of 61 years, Emma Sue Echols. Together, they raised 3 sons. Mr. and Mrs. Echols were former residents of Smithfield,VA, and Lake Gaston, NC. Leonard worked at the Newport News shipyard for 41 years and retired there as a Supervisor/Braising instructor. He loved to read, and it is doubtful that there is a Western that was ever made that he had not seen. He loved his years with Sue at Lake Gaston at their retirement home where they enjoyed golfing and were very active in the Lions Club. He could be found waterlogged at anytime from the hours spent in his pool and hot tub. He is survived by his sons, Marvin(Rita), Alan(Shirley), and Alden(Carlene): his grandchildren Amanda(Aaron), Allison(Tom), Alan, Cliff(MaryAnn), Ashley(Lee), and Aaron: Step grandchildren, Gary, Cissy and Millie: and great grandchildren, Luke, Caroline, Nathan, Cody, Emmalyn, Zachary, Kayla, Nicole, plus 2 more on the way, and his sister Agnes Cabe. A memorial service is planned for Tuesday February 3, 2015 at 1pm at Trinity United Methodist Church, Smithfield VA. He was a real "salt of the earth" kind of guy. He was honest, hardworking, and he loved his family. He loved to tease and "aggravate", and would talk to anyone who came into his path. He was truly one of a kind. We will miss him always. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his name be made to the American Lung Association or the American Heart Association. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.wrightfuneralhome.org. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2938605 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dailypress/name/alden-echols-obituary?id=22438165 3) https://www.dailypress.com/obituaries/Alden-Leonard-Echols/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Alden Leonard Echols, 85, of Drewryville, VA, died 29 January 2015 at Southside Regional Medical Center, Emporia. Born 21 November 1929 in Waynesville, NC, he was predeceased by his wife, Emma Sue Echols. He is survived by three sons, grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his sister Agnes Cabe. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service was held on Tuesday, 3 February 2015 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Smithfield, VA. --- ### Transcript Alden Leonard Echols 21 November 1929 - 29 January 2015 Drewryville, VA - Alden Leonard Echols, 85 years, died 29 January 2015 at Southside Regional Medical Center, Emporia. He was born 21 November 1929 in Waynesville, NC, a son of the late Edward Mitchell and Harriett Whitener Echols. He was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife of 61 years, Emma Sue Echols. Together, they raised three sons. Mr. and Mrs. Echols were former residents of Smithfield, VA, and Lake Gaston, NC. Leonard worked at the Newport News shipyard for 41 years and retired as a Supervisor/Braising instructor. He loved to read and watch Westerns. He enjoyed his years at Lake Gaston where he was active in the Lions Club and loved spending time in his pool and hot tub. He is survived by his sons, Marvin (Rita), Alan (Shirley), and Alden (Carlene); grandchildren Amanda (Aaron), Allison (Tom), Alan, Cliff (MaryAnn), Ashley (Lee), and Aaron; step-grandchildren Gary, Cissy, and Millie; and great-grandchildren Luke, Caroline, Nathan, Cody, Emmalyn, Zachary, Kayla, Nicole, plus two more on the way; and his sister Agnes Cabe. A memorial service is planned for Tuesday, 3 February 2015 at 1pm at Trinity United Methodist Church, Smithfield, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the American Lung Association or the American Heart Association. Condolences may be offered at www.wrightfuneralhome.org. --- ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Alden Leonard Echols | |--------|------------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 85 years | | Birth | 21 November 1929; Waynesville, NC | | Death | 29 January 2015; Southside Regional Medical Center, Emporia| ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |-----------------------|--------------------------|--------------------| | Alden Leonard Echols | Decedent | Drewryville, VA | | Edward Mitchell Echols| Father (predeceased) | Unknown | | Harriett Whitener Echols| Mother (predeceased) | Unknown | | Emma Sue Echols | Wife (predeceased) | Unknown | | Marvin (Rita) | Son | Unknown | | Alan (Shirley) | Son | Unknown | | Alden (Carlene) | Son | Unknown | | Amanda (Aaron) | Grandchild | Unknown | | Allison (Tom) | Grandchild | Unknown | | Alan | Grandchild | Unknown | | Cliff (MaryAnn) | Grandchild | Unknown | | Ashley (Lee) | Grandchild | Unknown | | Aaron | Grandchild | Unknown | | Gary | Step-grandchild | Unknown | | Cissy | Step-grandchild | Unknown | | Millie | Step-grandchild | Unknown | | Luke | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Caroline | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Nathan | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Cody | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Emmalyn | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Zachary | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Kayla | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Nicole | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Agnes Cabe | Sister | Unknown | ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | Page | |-------------|---------------------|---------------|------| | Drewryville | Alden Leonard Echols| 18 June 2024 | 1 |