Barry Stephen Edens

Barry Stephen Edens, 76, of Alvin, SC, loving husband to Reba Millwood Edens for 57 years, entered into eternal rest on December 12, 2022.

Barry was born December 21, 1945, in Charleston, SC, the son of the late Elwood Leon Edens and Ida Mae Gatlin Edens. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam era. In addition to his service to his county, Barry worked at St. Stephen Telephone Company and REA Construction before opening Edens BBQ in Alvin. In his retirement years, he farmed his family land, and enjoyed time hunting, fishing, and cooking for family reunions. He will be fondly remembered by his family and friends.

In addition to his wife, Barry is survived by three sons- Stephen Edens (Sherry Clark) of Moncks Corner; Charles Edens (Debbie) of Moncks Corner; E.G. Edens (Amy Ciassulli) of Alvin; three grandchildren- Kaitlyn Morrison, Leon Edens, and Thomas Edens; a great-grandchild- Kit Morrison; a sister- Iris E. Dennis of Alvin; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Elizbeth Barnette.

His funeral service will be held at Hoods Chapel United Methodist Church, Saturday morning, December 17, 2022, at 11 o’clock. Interment will follow in Edens Eagerton Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Russell Funeral Chapel, Friday evening, December 16, 2022, from 5 to 7 o’clock.

Memorials may be made to Hoods Chapel UMC- 2445 Hwy 17A North, Bonneau, SC 29431.