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Robert Edwards Obituary

Robert J. (Bob) Edwards, 81, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 3, 2010. He was the sixth son the late George William (Buck) and Georgia Belle Sparks Edwards, of Fort Gay, W.Va. He lived his life in service to others. He served in the United States Army and as a life member of the Scruggs Rescue Squad of Franklin County, Va. He was also an active member of Hollins Road Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his five brothers; and his son, Troy Lee. Surviving is his loving wife of 32 years, Carol Edwards; his sons, Bob and wife, Sherry, Dennis and wife, Pat, and Chris; his daughters, Cheryl McNamara and husband, Joe, Janet McDaniel and husband, Rob, and Tracy Kingery; 17 grandchildren, Scott, Ryan, Heather, Kelly, Zachary, Caroline, Josh, Patrick, Joey, Corey, Colleen, Justin, Katie, Megan, Ian, John and Brittany; and six greatgrandchildren, Chase, Nicholas, Sophie, Braleey, Kirstyn and Chloe. A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Hollins Road Baptist Church with the Rev. G. Mark Washington officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hollins Road Baptist Church Renovation Fund.

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Published by Roanoke Times from May 4 to May 7, 2010.

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Mark Dillon

May 15, 2010

I just learned Bob passed away and didn't hear about it. You're in my thoughts, my heart, and my prayers.

May 12, 2010

Carol, just heard about Bob's passing. He was always so kind to me. He was such a gentle soul. My thoughts are with you. Monique Green, Fincastle, VA.

James Jobe

May 9, 2010

To Carol Edwards and Family.
Im sorry to hear about Bod leaving us, I only met him Once at the Jobe Family Reunion. I did receive many E-mails from him and will miss them. Our prayers are with you all. Maybe one day we can meet and reminisce.

Jim And Kathy Jobe

Larry Sparks

May 8, 2010

Carol, sorry to hear about Bob's home-going, he liked to talk about the Lord and church, I will miss his e-mails and remember the times spent on Morgan's Creek each year at the homecomings. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Stephanie Shreve

May 7, 2010

Carol and family, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was such a wonderful friend to my father David Shreve and I always remember you both as wonderful neighbors as I was growing up at the lake. We will keep your family in our prayers.

Sandy Jobe

May 6, 2010

Carol and family, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My heart is heavy but yet I know he is in Heaven. He was a dear relative and I'd become well acquainted with him by way of the computer in the past years. I too, had met him on occasions at the Sparks homecoming on Morgan's creek, and he'd stopped by my workplace several times over the years. I have one regret that I did not get to Roanoke to visit with you both. He will certainly be missed by all who knew him. May God bless and keep you.
Love Sandy Jobe(Bob's cousin), Louisa,KY

Bonnie Gee

May 6, 2010

Carol I am so sorry to hear of Bobs passing, I had the pleasure of meeting you and him at our Homecomings in Ky.Years ago I was a teenager then, Daughter of James & Leona Sparks, I have gotten to know Bob these past two years, He was a very nice man,You are in my heart and in my prayers, With love and sympathy ~Bonnie Gee Columbus, Oh.

Kim Dent

May 5, 2010

Carol,

I am so very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I was lucky enough to have met him, and he was such a super guy. Please know you and your family are in my heart, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

With love and sympathy.

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