DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Funeral services were held Saturday for a Durham Uber driver who was killed in a shooting in Johnston County in January.
The homegoing service for Emmanuel Kwame Gbedee Sr. was held at The River Church in Durham.
The 57-year-old leaves behind a wife and four children.
Police have arrested Tray-vion Brown, 18, of Dunn. Investigators say Bedee picked him up in Benson’s Holly Grove Road area the night of January 11.
Bedee was found dead in his car early the next morning — a short distance away from the location where authorities say he picked up the suspect.
Brown is charged with murder in the case.
CBS 17 reporter Greg Funderburg spoke with Bedee’s family soon after the arrest.
“He would give you a ride to school or some random event you brought up at the last minute. He was always ready to take you where you needed to go,” said Eneye Gbedee about her father.
The victim’s oldest son says his father has several degrees and spent many years in finance. His parents were high school sweethearts and were set to celebrate their 30th anniversary in February.
Deputies believe Gbedee and Brown had no connection or association before the incident.