Royce G. Edwards Sr.

ROYCE G. EDWARDS, SR. Royce was born on June 24, 1941, in Texas to Jasper and Elizabeth Edwards. He entered the memorial tomb on January 19, 2007. After meeting a friend at school, and getting past her five brothers, he married Neotha M. Pierce on December 16, 1959. Being decisive he made his dedication to Jehovah God and symbolized it with his baptism on July 23, 1960. Once dedicated, he made self-sacrifice a way of life, including serving as an Elder, Regular Pioneer, and a public speaker at the Circuit Assemblies and District Conventions of Jehovah's Witnesses. His determination lasted until the day of his death. (Job 27:5) Providing for his family, he spent the last 37 years in the construction trade as a Construction Inspector and Construction Manager serving the City of Fresno and California State University, Fresno. Thank you to our friends who showed themselves self- less, our family faces this time of grief nestled in your loyalty and kindness. As a family we have received a gift of love and support from your hearts to ours. Royce was preceded in death by his father, Jasper D. Edwards, Sr. Royce is survived by Neotha M. Edwards of Fresno, California, his beloved wife of 47 years; his mother, Elizabeth Edwards; three older brothers, Jasper D. Edwards, Jr., Curtis A. Edwards, and Frederick P. Edwards, Sr., all of Berkeley, California. His quiver was filled with three strong arrows in his sons, Royce G. Edwards, Jr.; Erick D. Edwards and his wife Luz; and Cameron L. Edwards and his wife Eunice; all of Fresno, California. (Psalm 127:4) He made room in his heart for all of his grandchildren, Keisha T. Edwards, and her mother, Paula and sister, Taylor; Jessica N. Edwards and her mother, Esther; Desmond A. and Sidney S. Edwards; Camille A. and Alexis R. Edwards; all of Fresno, California. They will all miss their "Papa." (Psalm 119:32) Enveloped in the love he shared was a host of nephews, nieces, friends and adopted spiritual children. Visitation will be held at Lisle Funeral Home on Saturday, January 27, 2007, and Sunday, January 28, 2007, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 4095 W. McKinley Avenue in Fresno, California on Monday, January 29, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Worldwide Work of Jehovah's Witnesses, 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201-2483. LISLE FUNERAL HOME1605 'L' Street, Fresno 266-0666