Benjamin Artis, 78, of 623 Tuskeegee St. Wilson, NC died Wednesday at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 pm at Abundant Life Church 2965 Forrest Hills Rd. Wilson, NC. Interment will follow in Hamilton Burial Gardens. Public viewing will be held Friday from 2-7 pm at Edwards Funeral Home. The funeral procession will depart 5005 Artis Rd. Lucama, NC at 12 noon on Saturday. The family will receive friends at the church from 1 to 2 pm on Saturday. Professional and personal services are entrusted to EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805 E. Nash St. Wilson, NC Condolences may be directed to edwardscares.com