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Alphonse Edwards Obituary
Apr. 20, 1948 - July 17, 2018
Gulfport
Alphonse H. "Cuda" Edwards, Sr., 70, died in Meridian, MS. He was born to the late Willie and Maggie Edwards in Gulfport. He graduated from 33rd Ave. High School and was a veteran of the USMC. He retired from Entex after 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Alphonse H. Edwards, Jr.; two brothers, Willie Earl and Marshall Edwards and one sister, Joyce M. Edwards. He is survived by his wife, Myrtis Edwards, two daughters, Apyrill and Magan Edwards; one son, Jeremy Edwards; three siblings, Annette (Carl) Hardric, Johanna Haynes and Anthony (Jackie) Edwards, one aunt, one uncle and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial service will be Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 11:30 a. m. at J. T. Hall Funeral Home, chapel.
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Kathryn Irby
February 13, 2019
Thank you for your valiant service to your Country, Soldier. Rest in Peace.
Peggy Allen
July 23, 2018
I am so very sorry for your loss
May God Bless
He is suffering no more. He was a hard working intelligent man who was always kind and respectful. He was proud and a fighter he loved family and life. May he rest in peace
Much love and peace.
July 23, 2018
Psalm 31:24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD
Anita Newsome Gulfport, MS
Deena and Eddie Blaylock
July 22, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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