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Ruben Edwards Obituary

Ruben J. Edwards Sr., a retired postal employee, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday at Great Commission Baptist Church,7700 McCart Ave., Dr. Douglas E. Brown pastor/teacher, eulogist. Interment: Laurel Land Cemetery with military honors. Visitation: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors, and from 7 to 8 p.m. at the church. Survivors: Wife, Claudette Edwards; children, Ruth Edwards, Ruben Edwards Jr., LaKecious Edwards (Richard), Ruben D. Edwards; seven grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Mar. 10, 2016.

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Mardi Gras at the office.

Ruth Edwards

March 10, 2025

Love and miss you Daddy.

Your Great Grand Son

Catherine Williams

September 30, 2024

Happy Birthday Papa I love you

Ruth Edwards

June 18, 2023

Happy Father's Day Daddy

Ruth Edwards

March 3, 2023

Hey Daddy, I'm missing you more than words can say, you're missing so much but I know you're watching. You have a beautiful new grandson. And things have been going well. I know you are here with us every day. I hope I can continue to make you proud of me..and show my best version of myself. Love you Pop

Ruth Edwards

March 9, 2020

I still feel like you're here with us. I guess really i always will...i love you Daddy.

Ruth Edwards

March 12, 2019

Another year Daddy, I miss you. And I love you

March 26, 2016

Ruben D Edward

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Linda Fontaine

March 14, 2016

He was a true servant of God. He will be missed at Great Commission. May God bless and keep your family.

Ericka Bryant

March 13, 2016

"Don't mess w/ my Pooh Pooh" is what you would always tell people ! I thank God for you and everything you taught me growing up. God couldn't wait any longer to be with you! You fought a good fight. Give granny a hug and kiss for me. Love you always
Pooh pooh

Lillian Ashton

March 12, 2016

To Claudette and the Edwards family we were so sorry to hear that we lost our dear friend. You and the family are in our prayers.
Clyde and Lillian Ashton

Ellen Welch

March 11, 2016

Sister Claudette and family;The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.(Deuteronomy 29:29).

Tasha & the Boys

March 11, 2016

Rest in Peace Ed You will truly be missed! Thanks for being a wonderful dad to my brother and give Granny a big hug for me. Love Always ❤

Mrs Beverly Moody

March 11, 2016

To The Edwards Family:

Claudette I am so sorry for your loss, Ed is now resting in the arms of Jesus. We send our deepest sympathy and prayers.

Ruben Edwards

March 10, 2016

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Carlon Bryant

March 10, 2016

Ed May God give you peace and rest ... Once again thanks for everything you done for our child ..Ruben ( DJ ) .... Rest in Peace you fought a Good Fight . We salute You

March 10, 2016

My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless. Deloris Woods

March 9, 2016

To the Edwards family from Terrance Tankersley and Theresa Lee. We've known you guys for years. May God bless and comfort you during your time of sorrow.

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