Edgar Thomas Somers

Reidsville- Edgar Thomas Somers, 79, of 149 Owens Road, died on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at Avante at Reidsville.A graveside service will be held 12:00PM, Saturday, February 18, 2012, at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Gaylord Dix officiating. Military rites will be performed by the Rockingham County Honor Guard.Mr. Somers was born in Caswell County to the late Euel and Effie Page Somers and was a truck driver. He was a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church and a veteran of The United States Air Force. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Mae Smith Somers and his granddaughter.Survivors include his sons, Thomas Somers and wife, Debbie of Elon, James Somers, of Reidsville, Roger Somers of Elon; daughters, Judy Somers and Patricia Stein both of Reidsville, 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and sister, Virginia Enoch of Elon.The family will receive friends from 11:00 to 12:00 at the church.Wilkerson Funeral Home is assisting the family and condolences may be sent to the family at www.wilkersonfuneral.com