Mr. Edwards was a retired farmer.
He is survived by two sisters Lois Gaskins of Dolphine, Va., Shirley Powell and her husband Tom of Emporia, Va., three brothers Wallace Edwards and his wife Mary of Roanoke Rapids, James Edwards of Emporia, Va. and Gilbert Edwards of Richmond, Va.
Memorial Graveside services will be held Wednesday October 12, 2011at 11 a.m. in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Michael Jones officiating.
Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids are handling the arrangements.
