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Daniel Edwards Obituary
Visitation will be from 6-8 pm today at Natchez Trace Funeral Home in Madison. Friday, July 17, 2009, visitation and funeral service will be held at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church with visitation beginning at 12 noon prior to the 1 pm funeral. Interment will be in Jessamine Cemetery in Ridgeland.
Mr. Edwards, born in Opelousas, Louisiana, was the son of the late Cooper Pinckney Edwards and the late Mabel McGregor Edwards of McComb, MS. He received his BS degree in Marketing and Management from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1967 and his Juris Doctorate degree from Jackson School of Law in 1970. He was Executive Vice President and Chief Trust Officer at BancorpSouth and a member of St. Matthew's United Methodist Church where he taught the Life Links Sunday School Class and enjoyed serving on mission construction projects. He enjoyed a variety of hobbies including stained glass, fishing, golf, kayaking, hiking, tennis, running, biking and triathlons, but wished to be remembered simply as a good husband, father and faithful servant of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Survivors include his wife Vicky Edwards of 35 years of Ridgeland; daughter, Marcelle Edwards of Picayune; sons, Daniel "Chip" Lewis Edwards, Jr. (wife, Erica) of Fairhope, AL, James Edwards (wife, Amy) of Hattiesburg, and John Edwards of New Orleans; grandchildren, Daniel "Cooper" Lewis Edwards, III, Dylan Edwards, Andy Edwards, and Emily Grace Edwards; sister, Dorothy Edwards and brother, Frank Edwards of Hattiesburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideon's International or St. Matthew's United Methodist Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Edwards
Jeff Messina
July 23, 2009
John, my prayers are with you and your family at this time of grief. Having lost my Mom earlier this year I know what you are going through. Take comfort and strength in knowing that your Dad is at peace with the Lord.
Roger King
July 18, 2009
Dan,
I estimate that it was the Summer of 1985. It had to be one of the best years of my life. I love playing tennis, and you were a great tennis partner. We even won a couple of tournaments. Your dry sense of humor always kept me in line - especially when you would yell about another blankety-blank lob. You played with a warped racquet, and when you hit a good shot, I would yell "banana in!" A bad shot and it was "banana out!" I will surely miss you, Dan, even though I've seen you very little in the last 20 years. My sympathy goes out to Vicky and your entire family in your time of grief. I will always be thinking the best when I think of "Dan."
John Summer
July 17, 2009
Dear Vicky,
Barbara and I are so sorry we can't be with you today. Know that our thoughts are with you and the entire family. You stay continually in our prayers. John & Barbara Summer
Jeneane Mixon
July 17, 2009
Hello, Vicky: I hope that you are continuing to rely on Jesus to keep you ever in His peace. I'm in Atlanta this week and am sorry I could not be there for the services today. I'll see you soon.
Love,
Jeneane
Kirsten Hemmy
July 17, 2009
Dear Chip, Erica, Vicky and family--
Thinking of you during this time. Wishing you all much love and peace.
Lowvonee Ross
July 16, 2009
To the Edwards' family, I appreciate the oppotunity you've given me to be a part of such an amazing difficult journey and to be welcomed by many friends & family while in your home.Thank you!May God bless and keep you always.
Sincerly,Lowvonee Ross
Kevin Dockerty
July 16, 2009
Dear Chip, Erica, Vicky and the entire Edwards Family,
Thinking of your family at this difficult time. My prayers are with you.
Brian King
July 16, 2009
"Chief,"
You were not only my first career boss, but also a guiding mentor in the beginnings of my career. You taught me much, and I am grateful I had you as a leader. I believe even now, from your lofty perch, you will keep an eye on me, and set me straight. You will be missed always, and forgotten never. My sympathies go out to your wife, children and the rest of your incredible family in their time of great loss. Thank you for all your wisdom, Chief. I'll never forget you.
Deborah Isbell
July 16, 2009
Dear Vicki & Family,
I am deeply saddened by your loss. Dan was a good boss and I enjoyed working for and knowing him. I am so sorry I can't be at the funeraL (my family is on vacation in Florida this week) but know you are in my thoughts & prayers. I recall your commenting in one of your emails to us about how quickly things in life can change, and I have experienced that as well. Thankfully the Lord gives us strength and helps us to accept and bear what we think we cannot. Love in Christ.....
Laurel Loflin
July 16, 2009
My dearest Vicki,
I am saddened to hear that my beloved friend Dan has passed away. I know this has been a long hard fight for the both of you, your family and friends. Saying that he's in a better place doesn't help, I know. I can't help but think that there was some group of old women that needed an activities director in Heaven and God said, "Hey, I know just the right person!" Only Dan had to leave this Earth to accomplish that task. I know, it's silly. I loved Dan and you very much. I hated that we parted the way we did, and I have missed you both since! I will always have the very fondest memories of Dan. I still hear his sweet voice. Remember that Christ said, "Lo I am with you even until the ends of the Earth!" You will never be alone!
I know that when I see a biker, I will think of Dan. A kayak, a sunny day and anytime I'm fortunate enough to run into a Sunday School friend, I will think of you both.
Please know that I, along with so many others want to be there for you when you are ready for us to be.
We love you so much Vicki!
You are in my prayers for God's peace and understanding.
Love,
Laurel
Delia Carter
July 16, 2009
Dan, you will be greatly missed! You were always a joy to work with in the Trust Department.
Walt Dallas
July 16, 2009
I will miss Dan. I hold fond memories of him as a Sunday School teacher and as a trust officer, one of the best of both.
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