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Kirk Edwards Obituary
Kirk B. Edwards, 53, of Butler, a longtime pharmacist and Chicora businessman, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Saturday evening at Butler Memorial Hospital.
Kirk was born in Butler, on April 30, 1959. He was the son of the late Thomas Richard and Alda M. McGarvey Edwards.
He was a 1977 graduate of Karns City High School and a graduate of the school of pharmacy at the University of Kentucky. Kirk had been employed as a pharmacist in Punxsutawney, East Brady and Butler. For more than 20 years, Kirk had been the owner and pharmacist of Chicora Drug. He was a member of the Butler Country Club and the Chicora Moose.
Kirk was an outstanding athlete and especially enjoyed playing basketball, softball and golf. Kirk was a devoted father and his life was dedicated to providing loving care to his two daughters.
He is survived by two daughters, Kaleigh E. Edwards and Kiley M. Edwards, both at home; a son, Alex Edwards of Elkin, W.Va.; his sister, Alexis Brandon; two brothers, Thomas M. Edwards and his wife, Cheryl R., of Chicora and Bradley K. Edwards of Butler; three nieces, Melinda Cunningham and her husband, Eric, Rachelle Côte and her husband, Justin, and Megan Raishart and her husband, Warren; a nephew, Josh Edwards and his wife, Maria; seven great-nieces and nephews, Bryce and Lexie Cunningham, Austin, Mya, and Blake Côte and Keira and Gia Raishart; as well as a number of aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his maternal and paternal grandparents.
EDWARDS - Friends of Kirk B. Edwards, who passed away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, will be received at the Hile Funeral Home of Chicora, 339 Chicora Fenelton Road, Chicora, from noon to 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Additional visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, Butler. A funeral service will follow at the church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Dennis Krajacic, church pastor, officiating.
Interment will follow in Bear Creek Cemetery, Petrolia.
Memorial contributions in Kirk's memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard St. No. 100, Alexandria, VA 22311.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.
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for Kirk Edwards
Amy and Coleton
November 1, 2012
Our prayers go out to the family and everyone at Chicora Drug. He will be missed greatly. May God be with all of you.
Jeff brandon
November 1, 2012
Kaleigh and Kiley...now I will be watching over you...in a good way...your Daddy told me to.
October 31, 2012
Our sympathies go out to you and the whole Edwards family. Don & Rose Gaiser, Stuart, FL
Luanne (Ridley) Hinchey
October 31, 2012
Dear Tom and Brad,
I was so sorry to hear of Kirk's passing. I have been away for years, but still remember playing with Kirk when we were kids. May God bless you and his children. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Norm and Gloria Risinger
October 31, 2012
To all of the staff at the Chicora Drug store, Kirk will be missed a lot he was the face you could see and just expected to be there. Prayers to the family
Donny and Kathy McElravy
October 31, 2012
Thinking of the Edwards families and praying you will find comfort in the Lord.
Rusann Anderson
October 31, 2012
So sorry to hear of Kirk's passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joey Denniston
October 30, 2012
Thought and prayers are with you all. Kaleigh and Kiley we will always be thinking about you. Sending you both all our love. Thank you Kirk for all the wonderful memories.
peg freiters
October 30, 2012
so sorry on the loss of Kirk he will be missed by the surrounding area.
October 30, 2012
Tom and Brad-I am so sorry for the loss of Kirk. It has been many years since I've seen you but I remember the family reunions very well. Your mom and dad were always such nice people. May God Bless you. Linda Tribley Nulph
October 30, 2012
Tom and Brad,
I am so sad to hear of Kirk's passing. It's been so long since I've seen you all but the memories are very clear and happy. Sending you all my love and prayers. Kirk was a good guy.
Barbara Edwards Weigand
Lynn Yough
October 30, 2012
Tom & family
So sorry to hear of Kirk's passing. God bless
Rhonda Finney
October 30, 2012
My sympathy to the Edwards Family. Kirk will be sadly missed.
Bob and Kathy Edwards
October 30, 2012
Our hearts are heavy for all of you. Take comfort in knowing Kirk is in a better place.
Thoughts and prayers,
Bob and Kathy
KCHS Class of 77 Reunion - 10/13/2012
Bob Delaney
October 30, 2012
Captain Oh Captain...
I've been friends with Kirk since back in 7th grade. We lived the ups and downs of growing up at Karns City High School. I saw him go from a "skinny little kid" to a darn good basketball player. I'll never forget the time we went stereo shopping down in Pittsburgh. We walked into a store and we both blown away by CSN's "Dark Star" playing on a high end stereo system.
I am so glad we had a chance to get together at our 35th high school reunion - just two weeks ago!?! It was great to have a chance to talk with an old friend. He beamed as he showed me pictures of his daughters. We exchanged phone numbers and were planning to up at a concert this evening.
The news of his passing absolutely blew me away. My heart goes out to his entire family, but especially his daughters - that he obviously loved so much.
Godspeed my friend!
Linda Sheakley
October 30, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Kirk was a good friend. His children loved him dearly and he them. May God comfort you all as only He can.
October 30, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with the Edwards family tonight. Peace be with you all.
Andrea Edwards Bethea
October 29, 2012
My love, prayers and sympathy go out to Kirk's children, Tom, Brad and the entire family of loved ones. As an Edwards cousin, we had many wonderful times together growing up. Kirk will always have a special place in my heart. I pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. My family sends you our love and comfort for the days ahead.
Jack and Nancy Saylor
October 29, 2012
So sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.
george&judy merchant
October 29, 2012
our prayers and sympathy to Kirk's family
Jan Tyson
October 29, 2012
The Tyson family extends our deepest sympathy to the Edwards family. I have fond memories of "Dick's boys", as my Grandma (Aunt Bernice) would say, at the Edwards reunions at Uncle Royd's. May the memories you have bring comfort, smiles and joy to you.
Taryn Graff-Kriebel
October 29, 2012
Rest in Peace Kirk, so glad I got to spend a bit of time with you at the class reunion. ?
Darlene Swartzlander - Ace
October 29, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Betsy Stevens
October 29, 2012
Sending my love and prayers to all of you.
October 29, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to Kirk's family, especially his children. I got to talk to Kirk at our 35th class reunion just a couple weeks ago. He laughed and had a good time with all of us.
wilda stroup
October 29, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Leah Dunmyre Cumberland
October 29, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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