NEWSOMS—Mr. Edward D. “Bud” Bynum of Sunbeam Road, Newsoms, Va., departed this life on March 21, 2012, in his home.

The Southampton County native was born February 22, 1934.

He was a member of White Oak Spring Baptist Church where he served as chairman of the Trustee Board and a Senior Usher Board member.

In 1997, “Bud” retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation after 36 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jean A. Bynum; a son, Edward B. Bynum Sr.; and nine siblings.

Mr. Bynum is survived by one daughter, Katina M. Bynum of the home; two sons, Marvin Eugene Bynum (Joan), Franklin, Va., and Michael Anthony Bynum (Barbara), Portsmouth, Va.; two sisters, Shirley Murphy and Cynthia B. Artis, Franklin, Va.; one brother, Robert Bynum Jr., Franklin, Va.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Betty Grant; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

A homegoing service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2012, at White Oak Spring Baptist Church, 26125 Delaware Road, Franklin, Va., with Reverend J.J. Ferguson officiating.

Mr. Bynum’s remains will be placed in church for viewing by 1:30 p.m. on the day of the service.

A traditional service with dignity will be conducted by Wm. M. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home, 224 S. Main St., Franklin. Please share condolences with the family at www.wmjohnsonandsons.com.