Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards, a retired Carpenter, age 73, was eternally called to rest in the Kingdom of the Lord, on Friday July 4, 2025, at Baton Rouge General Hospital surrounded by his family. Mr. Edwards was a native of New Orleans, LA. He relocated to Brusly, LA, in 2005 where he lived for 20 years. He was an honorary member of the US Military (Air Force). He was a member of Trumpet of Truth Ministries, Arabic, LA. Honorary member of the Star Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Saint Francisville, LA, under the leadership of Pastor Murlon Webb. Son of the late Emile Edwards and the late Ruth Bell Edwards. Survived by his beloved wife Juliet Smith-Edwards, and his two sons: Anthony and Harold Richardson, two daughters: De'Quan Richardson and Geanna (Zeb) Turner, Christopher (Melita) Smith, of Dallas, TX, and Kennisha Smith, of Baton Rouge, LA., 19 grandchildren; two sisters: Beverly Wilson, of Monroe, LA., Betty Edwards of New Orleans LA, goddaughter Gilda Condoll, and godson Mark-Elliott Metayer; brother-in-law to Dinah Johnson, Sandie (Dwight) Mikell, Carol Smith-Martin, Melody Smith, Kimberly Smith-Washington, John Smith, Melissa (Ryan) Dykes, Wanda, Terrell, Greg, and Gregory Simon. Along with a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his son, Corey Richardson, three brothers: and three sisters. Family, friends, members of Trumpet of Truth Ministries, Star Hill B.C, Next Generation Original Morning Star FGBC, New Kingdom B.C., Baton Rouge General Hospital, Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicle HQ, Pregis LLC, Klein Tools, Southern Champion Trey (SCT), Housing Authority of New Orleans, Walmart, General Motors, are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Trumpet of Truth Ministries, 7451 W. St. Bernard, Arabi, LA 70052. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. officiating Bishop Robert Collins. Interment will follow at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Slidell, LA. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Donavin D. Boyd and Linear Brooks Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.
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