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William O. "Bill" Edwards

Carthage, Illinois

May 4, 1948 – Jun 29, 2025 (Age 77)

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BORN
May 4, 1948
DIED
June 29, 2025
AGE
77
LOCATION
Carthage, Illinois

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William (Bill or W.O.) O'Brien Edwards was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and died in his home in Nauvoo, Illinois, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. When he was about 7 years old, his family moved to Quincy, Illinois. He went to Quincy Public Schools and graduated from Quincy...

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Bill was a dear, close, exceptionally good-natured QHS friend for whom I'd been unsuccessfully searching through recent decades. In high school Bill was an oustanding French horn player with us in band and orchestra. His senior year he sat ahead of Jerry Montgomery-who won first chair in Illinois' All-State Band or Orchestra the following two years, and later became a decades-long member of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Bill was also a fine athlete who was awarded 5th in the fitness...

Thinking of you during this time of transition. My Sympathy and Prayers go out to all of Bill's family. Marge, Tim, Shannon, and Nicole your family will remain in my prayers for some time. Please reach out if you need or want anything. Praying for Peace and Comfort, Strength and Courage today and in the coming weeks. Judy Bev Knajdek Morris

It is with great sadness that I see where Bill passed away. Did not know until today. He was a great guy to work with as well as a nice friend. Thinking of family and friends through this difficult time.