Connie Wayne Edds

1943 - 2024

Connie Wayne Edds, a man of profound character, passed peacefully into Heaven on Friday, January 19, 2024. With his family at his side, he was surrounded with great love and exceptional care. He was 80 years old and remained a lifelong resident of Beaumont, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Teddy, one daughter, Sally Palculict, and two grandchildren, Hudson and Ella, among many loyal friends and extended family members. Connie was a dedicated family man who loved classic cars and hot rods, fishing, and weight lifting. He owned and continued the family auto sales business successfully for many years. He was a graduate of French High School and Lamar University, and also a United States Army veteran. He was a man of great integrity, eternal kindness and compassion, generosity, and humor. Connie was abundantly cherished and deeply treasured by his family and those who knew him. He will be so dearly missed. He is preceded in death by his father, C. Gus Edds, and his mother, Patra Self Edds. In memory of Connie, donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. The family would like to extend a heartfelt appreciation for the care and comfort he received while at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. A gathering of friends and family will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. A celebration of Connie Wayne's life will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Forest Lawn Funeral Home with a military burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont.