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Robert Edwards Obituary

Funeral service for Robert Jackson Edwards, 84, will be Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Radney-Smith Chapel with Jeffrey Cote, President of the Talladega Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Sylacauga, AL. Mr. Edwards died Monday, October 23, 2017 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stacy and Juliette Edwards; son, Donald Jeffery Edwards; brother, David Edwards; and brother, Bill Edwards. He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Edwards; five sons, David Walter Edwards of Concord, NC, Carl Rowell of Concord, NC, Andy (Berlice) Edwards of Matthews, NC, Steven Jackson (Michele) Edwards of Mt. Holly, NC, and Stanley Lloyd Edwards of Mt. Holly, NC; five daughters, Teresa Rowell of NC, Cynthia Rena (David) Vincent of Alpine, AL, Regina Darlene (Mark) Mathis of Panama City, FL, Loria Ann (Curtis) Smith of Talladega, AL, and Juliette Edwards (Brian) Hill of King Mountain, NC; 18 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 25, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Radney-Smith Funeral Home. The family will be accepting flowers or donations may be made to Coosa Valley Hospice. Pallbearers will be Curtis Lee Smith, Steven Jackson Edwards, Stanley Lloyd Edwards, Christopher Allen Smith, Matthew Guy, and Ralph Bradley. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneysmith.com. Radney-Smith Funeral Home in Sylacauga, AL will direct the services.

Published by The Daily Home on Oct. 25, 2017.
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You were loved in life, you are loved still, you gone from us now , but never forgotten we will miss your sweet smile and laughter.
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Betty Parker

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October 25, 2017

You were loved in life and you are loved still , you are gone from us now ,but never forgotten we will miss you sweet smile and laughter.
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October 25, 2017

From Teresa Bitz , Johnny west , Shelton West, Tammy Martin Arp the children of Betty Martin uncle Bob will be so missed . He was so loved and was always there to help another human being in need. He was a true Christian in way . He was a great father and loved people. We send our love to his family may God be with you .
We will miss you Sir

Teresa Bitz

October 25, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family of Bob Edwards.I grew up with Bob and loved him like a brother.May God Bless you and carry you through this time of sorrow. Betty Martin

Betty Jean Martin

October 25, 2017

My sincere Condolences to the family. May God Bless and help you get through your loss. I loved Bob like a brother. May he rest in piece.

Betty Martin

October 25, 2017

Condolences to the family. May God bless and help you through this loss. I knew Bob well! Spent many years around him growing up.I have some good memories I will never forget.He was a good Man.

Ronald Parker

October 25, 2017

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My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Dori Smith

October 25, 2017

My heart goes out to the family. Praying for you all, that day by day you can remember all the good times and begin to heal your hearts. All my love to you all. T

October 25, 2017

Our condolences to the family.1PETER5:7

D. H.

October 25, 2017

To the family: My sincere condolences for your loss. May ALMIGHTY GOD, friends and family carry you through your sorrow.

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