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Robert EDWARDS Obituary
He was a lifelong member of Gwynn's Island Baptist Church, a member of Oriental Lodge #20 AF&AM, an Honorary Member of the Gwynn's Island Volunteer Fire Department, and the owner/operator of the Edwards Marine Railway on Gwynn's Island.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Pierce Edwards.
He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth (Bettye) and husband, Gil Sclater of Gwynn's Island; two sons, Bobby and wife, Donna Edwards of Cobbs Creek, Sammy and wife, Muniral Edwards of Gwynn's Island; one sister, Juanita Hudgins of New Point; seven grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog, "Joe".
The family will receive friends Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, with a Masonic service at 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, in the Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Gwynn's Island Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 or to the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 723 Mathews, VA 23109. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert EDWARDS
Langston Olivis
January 4, 2010
Bobby and Sammy
So sorry to hear about your father
Really enjoyed hearing his stories
when our boat was pulled. A true
waterman at heart. He will be sorely
missed.
December 24, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. We've moved out of Mathews and just heard about Mr. Edwards. We always had our boat pulled out at his railway and will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bobby and your family.
Ed & Sharon Sims (Newport News)
Cindy (Miles) Kellar
December 14, 2009
Dear Edwards family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Stewart was a wonderful man, always full of life and always having a story to tell. It amazed me that he always remembered who I was, even though there were many times years between seeing me!
Neil Tanner
December 14, 2009
My parents will always be grateful for the kindness that Stewart showed when they first moved to the Island and all of the years after. I'll always cherish talking with you when stopping to get the mail...
God Bless
Tiffany Ratliff
December 14, 2009
Capt. Edwards was a great father and friend and he and his wonderful humor will be greatly missed.
I will be praying for his family in this time of great sorrow.
December 14, 2009
Bobby and Sammy sorry to here about your dad,I would like to my condolences, he will be missed, Ronald Hugate
Helen Edwards Bedford
December 13, 2009
I fondly remember many stories dear Stewart told. He had an excellent memory and sense of humor. He would speak fondly of early days on the Island. Stewart will be missed by all who knew him. May God bless him as he has entered into eternal life. He so missed Doris and now they are together once again. Every time I see "Joe" wondering on S.Bayhaven Road I will think of our beloved Stewart. My love to you Bettye, Bobby and Sammy.
John Rothert
December 13, 2009
Capt. Edwards was a dear friend. My deepest sypmathy to his family. I celebrate the many times we spent talking at the railway. His wisdom was cherished by many. I shall remember him fondly every day I spend on the waters he loved so much.
He always called me "Mr. Powhatan", indeed he WAS Mr. Gwynn's Island!
RICHARD TUCKER
December 13, 2009
MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ON YOUR LOSS.
Danny Napier
December 13, 2009
this was a good man in which I am proud to have known sorry about the loss. Danny Napier
Richard and Helen Davis
December 13, 2009
Mr.Stewart was a kind and gentle man. His stories were always of great interest to us. Whenever he was near our shop he would stop in for a hug. We shall remember him fondly.
Earl and Nancy Weir
December 13, 2009
I have good memorys being on the rail way with my boat. Stewart was a good man. He will be missed.
David Callis
December 13, 2009
Capt. Stewart was one of the last of a fine generation on Gwynn's Island. A peaceful, gentle man with a kind word and quiet demeanor.Capt. Stewart loved his family and friends, his country and Gwynn's Island and had an excellent memory for local history and had been quoted many times in more than a few articles. He had a great appreciation for our locally built wooden boats (yet was kind to those built elsewhere)and spent a lifetime keeping these boats in beautiful repair!
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