August 24, 2024, 84, Goldsboro —

Edward Lee Bitting, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 24, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born in Washington, D.C. on May 26, 1940, he was the son of the late Cecil Bitting and Ruth Cornell Bitting.

In addition to his parents, Lee is preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Bitting.

Lee is survived by his loving wife, Linda Austin Bitting; children, Mike Bitting (Karin), Jimmy Bitting (Dawn), and Kelly Lander (Brian); bonus children, Melissa Neathery (Dale), Kyle Woodall (Brittany), and Brent Woodall (Celia); many grandchildren that he loved dearly, brother, Greg Bitting; sister, Jackie Bates; special friends, Steve and Ginny Romo; and special brother-in-law, Ricky Austin (Barbara). Lee is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Not one with idle hands, Lee was constantly working. No matter if it was at work or projects at home, he would always stay busy, usually while eating his favorite food, bacon. Lee proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. His greatest joy in life was that of his grandchildren. Lee would always make time to spend with them and love them a little extra each time they were together. His love for his family knew no bounds and each moment spent together with them was a memory he would cherish forever.

A service to celebrate Lee’s life will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 7 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home with Mike Infante presiding. The family will receive friends prior to the service, from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Interment with military honors will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 12 p.m. at the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.

Services have been entrusted to Seymour Funeral Home.

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