Edwin Lee Register, Jr. 83, of Rose Hill passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, December 31, 2023.

He was born on January 2, 1940, in Duplin County; the son of the late Edwin Lee Register, Sr. and Mildred Register of Rose Hill.

Mr. Register began working in his father's business in 1955.  Following in his father's footsteps, he later became owner/operator of Register's Well Company until his retirement in 2010.  He was also a past member of the Masons and Rose Hill Volunteer Fire Department.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife of 63 years, Catherine Blanchard Register; daughter, Cathy Register and son David Register and wife Julie, all of Rose Hill; grandchildren, Audrey Register of Knoxville, TN and Allison Register of Zebulon, NC; sisters, Edith Brinkley of Teachey and Margaret Alphin of Florence, SC; special caregivers Joyce Boney, Aline Williams, Gloria Glaspie, Ethel Hines, Natalie Frederick, Arlisha McMillian and Edna Murphy, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved Lee dearly.

Lee was a good husband and caring father who loved his family with all his heart.  He was a hard worker and a great provider for his wife and children.  With a mind for business and knowledge of well drilling, he built a successful business where he acquired many friends throughout the years. Lee's life will be remembered for his fishing, going to Topsail Island, visiting 49 states in his motor home, traveling with family and friends and his willingness to help a friend in need.  Lee will surely be missed but treasured memories of him will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

The family will receive friends at Lee and Catherine's home in Rose Hill.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Brian Doles and the Reverend Jimmy Johnson officiating.

Burial will follow in Rockfish Memorial Cemetery immediately following the funeral service.

Pallbearers will be Dan Jackson, Dustin Jackson, Craig Raynor, Patrick Hobin, Matthew English and Gilbert Alphin.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Mt Zion Presbyterian Church, 129 E. Main Street, Rose Hill, NC 28458 or to Rose Hill Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 478, Rose Hill, NC  28458.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Wallace, NC  28466