Eddie Ray Westmoreland

Eddie Ray Westmoreland, age 67, of Randleman passed away March 12, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Eddie was born October 7, 1954, in Randolph County to Charles Edward Westmoreland and Peggy Irene York Westmoreland.

Eddie attended Randleman High School and was of Baptist Faith. He was owner/operator of Eddie’s Machine and Speed Shop and later working at Asheboro Outdoor Power Equipment.  Eddie was better known as “PawPaw” to his grandsons and “Fast Eddie” to his friends.  He could build any type of motor, loved tractor pulls, and go-kart racing. He was an active member of the Mustang Mafia Club and got to ride his last trip home from the hospital in his 1994 mustang escorted by many of his mustang club friends and driven by his son-in-law. Eddie always said that the Mustang Mafia wasn’t a club it was a family. Eddie’s 1994 Mustang was built especially for him by Dale Handy Racing Engines.  Everything Eddie did he put his whole self and strived to “WIN” and be successful.  PawPaw was very supportive and encouraging to his loving grandsons whom he taught to do their best and learn from everything they did. Eddie adored his canine boxer companion Sadie and truly missed his boxers JJ and Mollie. 

He was preceded in death by his parents: Edward and Peggy Westmoreland, grandparents: Charlie and Ruth York, Zollie and Julius Westmoreland of TX, and Gladys Westmoreland.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years: Diane Lineberry Westmoreland; daughter: Cindy Westmoreland Hardie and her husband, Billy Hardie of Randleman; two grandsons Austin Wayne Hardie and Michael Ray Hardie; sisters-in-law: Ruth Adams, Carol (Barry) Scott and Edith Kearns; brothers -in-law: David (Debbie) Lineberry and Wayne (Judy) Lineberry; aunts: Nancy Beck and Mary Ann Johnson, many nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends and special friends Ronnie, Dale, Chris, and Jeremy.

A memorial service will be held Friday, March 18, 2022 at 5:00 pm at Central Falls Baptist Church, 1332 Old Liberty Rd., Asheboro, NC 27203. Visitation will follow till 7:00 pm.

The Westmoreland family wishes to express their deep appreciation for the staff of Hospice of Randolph, especially Maddie, Paige, Stephanie, and Becca all of whom showed Eddie and his family kindness, care and respect.  Also, Dr. Huff and all the staff at Hayworth Cancer at High Point Medical Center.

In lieu of flowers, the Westmoreland family has requested memorials be sent to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Dr., Asheboro, NC 27203 or Hayworth Cancer at High Point Medical Center, 306 Westwood Ave., High Point, NC 27262.  

Please share your condolences and remembrances with Eddie's family at: www.pughfuneralhome.com.