Kenneth Edwards Obituary
Kenneth Edwards, 83, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Anderson Hospital. He was born on October 23, 1940, in St. Elmo, Illinois, the son of the late Claud and Mary (Crum) Edwards. He married the former Lisa Mosley on September 28, 2001, in Branson, Missouri, and she survives. Other survivors include three daughters and two sons in law: Karen and Dennis Gaudreault of Edwardsville, Nikki and Lloyd Edwards – Denny of Granite City, Hallie Edwards of Edwardsville, a son: Kenny (Madison Murphy) Edwards of Cottage Hills, two grandchildren: Grace Denny, Harper Edwards, three sisters and a brother in law: Joan Myers of St. Elmo, Brenda and Monte Beck of Altamont, Illinois, Joyce Edwards of Huntsville, Alabama, three brothers and sisters in law: Gary and Jan Edwards of Brownwood, Texas, David and Rita Edwards of St. Elmo, Jerry and Jayne Edwards of Altamont, his good friends: Ron Ford, John Coffman, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
Kenneth owned and operated Ken Edwards Auto Sales and Used Parts. He loved classic cars, was a member of the Chevy Cruisin' Classics, and enjoyed racing at the Godfrey Speedway.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Jim Edwards.
In celebration of his life, visitation will be from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. Funeral services will be held at 10am on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the funeral home. Pastor Joe Scheets will officiate. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Memorials are suggested to the Wanda United Methodist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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2555 Vaughn Road, Wood River, IL 62095
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Carson Spalding
January 19, 2024
Carson Spalding Ken was a friend of mine, I owe him a big thanks. if he had not help me in racing, I would not have raced much. he was always good to me, and he had a bigger hart than most people thought, he loved racing, and he was a hard racer I am sure he is racing at that big track in the sky, I will miss my friend, but I know I will see him again one day when I go to race at that big track in the sky, I will miss you my FRIEND! #40
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Patricia A Dugan
January 18, 2024
Larry Dugan and I rented a house from him from 2000/2007. Our son Scott had was honorably discharged from the Navy in August of 2006. Approximately 117 days later on December 4th he suddenly passed away from a blood clot. Kenny was very kind and caring during that time of our lives. Everybody always talked about how he didnt care about his tenants and only cared about money. Well let me tell about you MY experience with Kenneth Edwards. When our son passed we were close to 1 year behind on our rent and I had just written him a rent check. I called him after being at the ER all night to ask him to hold onto the check because Scott had just died. He tore the check up and told me to take care of rent when I could. He also showed up to Scott's funeral. He had a tear in his eye when I told him that we lost another son in 2012 and that my husband was fighting prostate cancer. In turn he told me about what he was going thru health wise we gave each other a hug and wished each other the best.
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