Leonard C. "Lenny" Edwards, Jr.

Leonard C. "Lenny" Edwards, Jr. obituary

Leonard C. "Lenny" Edwards, Jr.

Leonard Edwards, Jr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 22, 2025.
Leonard C. "Lenny" Edwards, Jr. UPPER Leonard (Lenny) C. Edwards, Jr., 73, of Dickinson, Texas peacefully gained his angel wings on May 18, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Lenny was born in Fort Polk, Louisiana on August 28, 1951 to Leonard C. Edwards, Sr. and Virginia Palmer Edwards.

Lenny was an active member of FOE 3789 of Santa Fe, Texas for many years and was a Past Worthy President.

He is survived by his wife Deanna (Dede) Wilkerson Edwards, son Drew Edwards, son Ryan Fitzpatrick (Amber), son Eric Edwards (Andrea) and fur babies Daisy Mae and Tucker. Grandchildren Savannah, Zack, Lexie, Caitlyn, Scotty, Kylie and Elizabeth. Siblings Danny Edwards, Patti Hammond (Rick), Trudy Edwards and numerous nieces and nephews. Lenny is preceded in death by father, Leonard Edwards, Sr., mother, Virgina Palmer Edwards and fur baby Bella Boo.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Unity Church of the Bay Area, 1911 State Highway 3, League City, Texas. Services will start at 2:30 P.M.
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