Garland Edward "Eddie" Lail, Jr., 36 of Hickory died Sunday, April 5th, 2015 at his residence. Born July 3rd, 1978, he was the son of Garland Eddie Lail, Sr. and Deborah Lail Alexander. His parents, Garland Eddie Lail, Sr. and wife Jean of Hickory and Debbie Lail Alexander of Conover, a step sister, Samantha Hance and husband Andy of Camp LeJune; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins survive him. A Celebration of Eddie's life will be 4:00 pm Saturday, April 11th, 2015 at Smarts Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Charles Lewis officiating. The family will receive friends from 3-4:00 pm Saturday April 11, 2015 at the church. Memorials may be made to the Eddie Lail Memorial Fund, c/o Jenkins Funeral Home 4081 Startown Road, Newton, NC 28658. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Lail family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton.828-464-1555.