Nathan Daniel Edwards

Nathan Daniel Edwards, 31, of Tom Bean, TX, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was born November 1, 1993 in Holton, KS, the son of Loren D. and Robyn K. (Starkebaum) Edwards. Nathan graduated from Jackson Heights High School in 2012. He was a dump truck driver for Hammett Excavation in Dodd City, TX and was recently certified as an EMT. He was a Volunteer Firefighter for the City of Netawaka and Tom Bean, TX. His daughters were his "world" and he loved spending time with them, spending time outdoors and riding motorcycles. He married Belinda Focht on May 7, 2016 in Whiting, KS. Survivors include his wife, Belinda of the home; mother, Robyn Walden (Dave) of Lawrence, KS; father, Loren Edwards (Rebecca O'Lone) of Netawaka, KS; two daughters, Michaela Edwards and Raelyn Edwards of the home; brother Jonathan Edwards (Janessa) of Netawaka, KS, maternal-grandfather, Harold Starkebaum of Lawrence, KS and paternal-grandmother, Mary Edwards of Holton, KS. He was preceded in death by his maternal-grandparents, Debra Davis, Patricia Starkebaum and Tatha Oshel; paternal-grandfather, Melvin Edwards; maternal-great-grandparents, Arthur and Hellen Starkebaum and paternal-great- grandparents, Gerald and Dorothy Beightel. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow at the Netawaka Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Mercer Funeral Home (to help with expenses) and sent to P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.