Edward Earl Tickle

Edward Earl Tickle, age 70 of Sanford passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at his home in Sanford. Born on August 8, 1940 in Chatham Co., NC to the late James Roger Tickle and Magdalene Nichols Tickle. He was a member of Kendale Acres Freewill Baptist Church in Sanford. He worked hard all of his life and enjoyed golfing and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Peggy Haire Tickle; one daughter: Susan Coe and husband Earl of Sanford, NC; three sons: Edward Wayne Tickle and wife Tammy of Cameron, NC; Michael Tickle and wife Denna of Cameron, NC; and Justin Tickle of Sanford, NC. One brother, Calvin Tickle of Garner, NC and a sister, Helen Wester of Sanford, NC. Ten grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren also survive him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda Tickle Wall and a brother, Carl Tickle, Jr. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at Kendale Acres Freewill Baptist Church in Sanford with Rev. Doug Western and Rev. Johnny Lewis officiating. Burial will follow at Buffalo Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at Miller-Boles Funeral Home in Sanford. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Miller-Boles Funeral Home, 1150 Firetower Rd., Sanford, NC 27330, to assist the family with burial expenses. Miller-Boles Funeral Home of Sanford is serving the family.