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Arthur Edwards Obituary

Arthur D. Edwards

Born: August 31, 1946

Died: September 21, 2016

Arthur D. Edwards, age 70 years, transitioned on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 with his family by his side. Born August 31, 1946.

Preceded in death by parents, Jesse and Sadie Edwards; wife, Erma Edwards; sister, Rose Marie Edwards; and son, Anthony Edwards. Arthur leaves to cherish his memory devoted daughter, Robyn Edwards; sisters, Helen Jones (Charles), Janice Chandler (Jeff) of Texas, Francis Cook of California; brother, Jesse Edwards of California; five stepchildren, Perry (Elaine) Jones III, Cynthia Harris of Texas, Victor Jones of Wisconsin, Kowanda Jallow-Jones of Wisconsin and Caronica (Lorenzo) Brown of Wisconsin; seventeen grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be September 24, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with the funeral service immediately following at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church 1502 Mills Rd., Joliet, IL 60433.

Services entrusted to Foster Funeral & Cremation Service, Madison, IL. 53713

Published by Herald-News on Sep. 23, 2016.
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My condolences and prayers to Uncle Arthur's family, and to everyone lives, my Uncle has blessed. Rest in peace Uncle Arthur.

Vincent Edwards (Jesse's son).

Vincent Edwards

September 27, 2016

Family and loved ones:
Sending love and condolence during this most trying time. Be encouraged in your faith.
Raychel Cornelius Sanders
Houston, Tx

Raychel Sanders

September 24, 2016

So sorry for your loss. My condolences. Dan Quigley

September 24, 2016

So sorry for your loss. My condolences. Dan Quigley

September 24, 2016

I'm sorry to hear about your lost and my prayer is that you know that through Christ u will see him again.

Rudolphand Emma Moffett

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September 24, 2016

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