Edwin Wayne "Ed" Arey, 83, of North Coalter Street, Staunton, started his journey to the Promise Land on Saturday, March 4, 2023. It only took a second until he arrived in the arms of Jesus.

He leaves behind his most treasured and beloved wife, Dorothy Ann (Johnson) Serrett Arey, but not for long he hopes.

Mr. Arey was born in Rockingham County, Virginia on September 5, 1939, a son of the late Harry Edwin "Ed" Arey and Evelyn Virginia (Wine) Curry.

Ed retired from Dupont in Waynesboro, Virginia in 1993 with thirty-three years of service. He then continued within his own business, Arey Electrical Services, until 2010. He was most proud of his last two jobs, Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory and Good News Ministries Church.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Arey was preceded in death by a brother, Truman Wine Arey, and his step-mother, Goldie G. Arey.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of thirty-five years, is a son, Gregory Scott Arey and his wife, Marissa of Wilmington, NC; a daughter, Greta Linette Arey of Staunton; two grandchildren, Gabriella and Daniel Arey; three brothers, Michael Arey of Boise, ID, Gerald Arey and Kevin Arey both of Buckhannon, WV; and a sister, Edwina Arey of Atlanta, GA; two sisters-in-law, Irene Lawhorne of Fishersville, and Geneva Asbury of Martinsburg, WV; and two brothers-in-law, Alfred Lee Johnson of Waynesboro, and Paul E. Hartman of Staunton.

Also surviving, is his most dear friend, Nathan Trice. He was an employee for many years and also took over Mr. Arey's electrical business. Additional best friends include, James Todd, Ann Todd, David Johns and wife, Rachel, Rev. Peter and Christine Darg, Rev. Greg Miller and wife, Romona, and Rev. Dennis Taylor.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023 in the Coffman Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Wanda Myers, Rev. Dennis Taylor, and Rev. Christine Darg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Burial will follow in Augusta Memorial Park.

Active pallbearers will be Nathan Trice, David Johns, James Todd, Kevin Arey, Michael Asbury, and Dominic Dagostino.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good News Ministries, 18 Kerry Lane, Staunton, VA 24401.