Paul D. Edwards

PAUL D. EDWARDS
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL - Paul D. Edwards, 92, of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away December 5, 2007 at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center in Dade City, FL. Mr. Edwards was born August 28, 1915 at Varick, NY, to Leon and Alice Edwards. He grew up in Virgil, NY, with his eight brothers and sisters. He married Grace D. Lisk, with whom he had two sons, Donald of Pittsfield, MA, and James (dec.), late of Zephyrhills, FL.
Mr. Edwards lived for many years in Groton, NY, where he owned and operated a dairy farm and was very active in the Masons, Eastern Star and the Shrine. He was an avid golfer, achieving two holes-in-one on his home course at Belmar Acres in Zephyrhills. He was adventurous and fun loving, traveling extensively throughout the continental United States, as well as to Europe and Hawaii. In his later years he went hot air ballooning, and at the age of 90, went skydiving at the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport.
Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Alice Edwards; his wife, Grace D. Edwards; and his son, James. He is survived by his son and his wife, Donald and Jennifer Edwards of Pittsfield, MA; his other daughter-in-law, Sharon B. Edwards of Zephyrhills, FL; three grandchildren, Elisabeth Edwards of Ridgefield, CT, Susan Edwards of Somerville, MA, and Amy Edwards of Zephyrhills, FL. Mr. Edwards also leaves a grandson, Andrew Moscone of Ridgefield, CT; as well as a sister, Mary Rooker of Sebring, FL.
A Memorial Service will be held December 18, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Hodges Family Funeral Home 54 Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hernando-Pasco Hospice or Shriner's Hospital.