Brett Charles Edwards

Brett Charles Edwards obituary

Brett Charles Edwards

Brett Edwards Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Walter J. Kent Funeral Home - Elmira on Mar. 27, 2026.
Age 48, was born May 5, 1977 in Elmira, NY the son of William Leo and Sylvia Elaine (Baker) Bonham. He passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Brett had a great love for the outdoors, cars, bikes and simply hanging out with his friends and family. His father, William; paternal grandparents, Clyde and Gertrude Bonham and maternal grandparents, Charles and Dorothy Baker preceded him in death. Survivors left to honor and cherish his memory are his loving mother, Sylvia Edwards; beloved siblings, brother and sister-in-law, William and Shannon Edwards; sister, Amy Bonham; nieces and nephews, Ayiana Evans, Jordan Marr, Shelby Singleton, Isaac Singleton, Isaiah Marr, Casper Evans, Jacob Adams, Jaxson and Raven; aunts, Pat Birdsall and Terry Ames; uncle, Kevin Birdsall; as well as several cousins and good friends that he loved like family.

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