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Robert Edwards Obituary
EDWARDS, 57
U.S. Air Force
LAKELAND - Mr. Robert A. "Bob" Edwards, 57, passed away Monday May 16, 2011 from cancer.
He was born in Kennewick, WA. Bob worked for Protection One Security Systems. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years of service as an electronic systems manager.
Bob is survived by his wife, Karen Locks Edwards, sons, Christopher Paul (Elise) Edwards of Jacksonville, FL, James Robert Edwards of Gainesville, FL, daughters, Karen Marie (Mark) Watson of Riverview, FL, Amy Lynne Edwards of Ft. Myers, FL, brother, Russ (Becky) Edwards of Auburndale, FL, sisters, Kathy (Ken) Rath of Rockford, MI, Margaret Montano of Germany, 4 grandchildren, Alex, Kyle, Jonathan and Jacob.
Visitation will be Wed. 6-8pm at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, 1727 Bartow Rd. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, 11:00am at Legacy Christian Church, 901 Beacon Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Legacy Christian Church or Good Shepherd Hospice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Lois Edwards
May 11, 2023
Death changes everything! Time changes nothing. I still miss the sound of your voice, the wisdom of your advice, the stories of your life and just being in your presence. So, no, time changes nothing. I miss you as much today as I did the day you died. I just miss you and love you always.
Mom
Lois Edwards
May 11, 2021
I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name, all I have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake with which I’ll never part. God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart.
Love always, Mom
August 9, 2011
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you and whispered "come with me". With tearful eyes I watched you pass away. Although I loved you dearly, I knew you couldn't stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
Margaret Compton
May 23, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We met in Greenland while stationed there with the Air Force in 1993. He became a good friend with whom I kept in contact over the years. He was "fighting the good fight" when I visited him last year, but I had not heard from him since then. My heart goes out to Karen and his family members...he will be sorely missed! Prayers are sent your way.
Karen Watson
May 20, 2011
Words can not describe how much I miss you already. I hate the thought that I can not hear your voice or hear you say "love ya kid". I know you are in a better place and living your next life to the fullest. I will see you again someday and untill then I plan to live my life to the fullest!
Love ya Dad!
Daryl & Terry Hornsby
May 19, 2011
Bye Bobby, Keep an eye on us from up there. Say hi to my Pop for us!
Linda McDonald
May 19, 2011
You will truly be missed. Life was taken from you too early but you have many loving family members to great you in heaven. Peace be with you.
Karen Husted
May 18, 2011
Time will dull the edge the pain his loss is causing, but it will never be able to erase the love and memories. Much peace and love to his family and everyone now feeling the loss.
Belinda Haag
May 18, 2011
I'll always remember you and Loren hanging out together and tormenting me when I was younger - we had a ball didn't we? I'll miss you but I know I'll see you again some day!
Love, Belinda (Husted) Haag
Christopher Edwards
May 18, 2011
You will be missed dad
May 18, 2011
May 18, 2011
I can just picture you sharing stories and laughing with your Grandparents and Uncles and Aunts! Although we have been praying daily for you to feel better, now we know that you are!!
Dick and Joan Knudsen
Dejah Felton
May 18, 2011
Hugs and loves to everyone that was close to him. I hope in time the pain of his passing will heal and the love for him and his memory will surround you.
Lois Edwards
May 18, 2011
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - "Woo-Hoo! What a ride!" Happy journey to the other side son, we'll see you in the morning. Love you always, Mom & Dad.
Margaret Montano
May 18, 2011
My dearest Big Brother. How I will miss your smile, your laughter and your quick wit, but I am glad that you are no longer in pain. I look forward to the day we meet again in Heaven. Until then, your baby sister will think of you often and with much love.
May 17, 2011
DEAR EDWARDS FAMILY
I'M SO SORRY THAT BOBBY IS GONE BUT HE IS NOW WITH GOD. AND HIS FAMILY THAT HAS GONE BEFORE HIM WE WILL MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU VERY MUCH
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