Edwin Arthur Shearin

Edwin graduated from NC State in 1960 with a BS in Engineering and Physics. In 1968 he continued his education completing his Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from John Hopkins University. Edwin went back to NC State in 1987 to obtain a BS in Botany which led to his second career.

He worked for 25 years at Westinghouse doing defense work and then worked an additional 10 years as a research technician in the Entomology department at NC State. Edwin enjoyed gardening, working in his yard, music, traveling and reading but most of all his love and delight was in taking care of his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lillian Alice (Spencer) Shearin, his daughter Amy Jeffreys and her husband Jerry and their two children Carson and Dylan Jeffreys.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2 pm Saturday March 12, 2016 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home 300 Saint Mary’s St. Raleigh, NC 27605. The family will receive following the service.

Memorial donations may be made in Edwin’s name to JC Raulston Arboretum NC State University Box 7522 Raleigh, NC 27695-7522.

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