Sadly, he was preceded in death by his partner of over 39 years, James Hadley; by his parents M.D. Opphile and Thelma Anstine Opphile; his sister Barbara Opphile Chance, his brother David Opphile; and his niece-in-law, Cindy Purvis-Chance.
Edward is survived by his brother Kenneth Opphile and his wife Nancy of Ernul, NC; his brother-in-law, Oswald T. Chance, Jr. and partner Janice, his nephews and nieces, Charles Chance and partner Linda, Sandra C. Perry and husband Michael, Mary C. Lahaye and husband Jason, Mary Grace Opphile, David Opphile Jr., and Joshua Opphile; 3 great-nephews, Stephen Perry and wife Jennifer, Matthew Perry, and Jackson Lahaye; and 1 great-great nephew Thomas Perry.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christ Episcopal Church New Bern, NC. In memory of Edward Paul Opphile.
A memorial service will be held on September 2 at 11am at Christ Episcopal Church, New Bern, NC.
Following the service please join the family for a reception in the Christ Church Parish House.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cottenfuneralhome.com for the Opphile family.
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