DaVon Montrayl EDWARDS

DaVon Montrayl Edwards, 31, of Youngstown, OH departed this life Monday, November 24, 2025 at 1:38 a.m. at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, following complications from an extended illness.

He was born December 24, 1993 in Youngstown, OH, the son of Leon Edwards III and Tenesha Rena Thomas.

DaVon was employed with Park Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for 2 years as a Culinary and Food Service Technician, before retiring in 2015. He also worked as a Cook for Buffalo Wild Wings. He graduated in 2012 from East High School and in 2014 from Pittsburgh Technical Institute, where he received an Associates of Science Degree in Hospitality Management Administration.

He was a member of the World Fellowship Church and enjoyed football, basketball, singing, dancing and playing video games.

He leaves to mourn his mother, Ms. Tenesha Rena Thomas of Youngstown; two brothers, Tre'Vaughn Thomas and Leon Edwards IV both of Youngstown; cousin/caregiver, Ms. LaNae' Thurman of Columbus; grandmother, Ms. Phyllis Ratliff of Columbus; grandfathers, Eddie Ashley and Stanley Brown Sr. both of Youngstown; great-grandmother, Ms. Norma Brown of Youngstown and a host of family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Edwards III; grandmother, Ms. Cynthia Diane Ashley and grandfather, Cedric Adams.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 6 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sterling-McCullough Williams Youngstown Funeral Chapel, with Calling Hours from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Arrangements of comfort were handled by the Sterling-McCullough Williams Youngstown Funeral Home.