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Mr. O. T. Edwards, Jr. was born on December 10, 1950, in Gadsden, AL to Mr. O.T. & Ella Edwards. He grew up in Gadsden and was educated in the Gadsden City School System. He moved to Detroit, Michigan as a late teen where he resided for over 30 years. While living in Detroit, he was united in matrimony with Ms. Denecia Getaw, and to this union one daughter was born. During his 30 years there, he worked as a blue-collar worker specializing in welding and transportation.
In his past time, he enjoyed dancing and listening to blues & soul music. O.T. also loved to fish and have a great time wherever he went! One of his many sayings were "I'm ready to boogaloo" as he would hit the dancefloor!
O.T. loved sports as well, one of his favorites being football. He was an AVID Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Lions fan. He affectionately adopted the name "Yank Yank" while living in Detroit.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. O.T. & Ella Edwards and siblings Alfred Edwards, Barbara Jo Edwards, Clarence Edwards and Willie Mae Lyle.
O.T. leaves to cherish his memories to his daughter, Tiffany (Steven) Debrow of Springville, AL. and stepson, Mario Getaw of Detroit, MI.; brother George (Peggy) Edwards of Detroit, MI.; two step-grandchildren Sydney & Dante Getaw; nieces and nephews Tracie (Don) Edwards, Michael Edwards, Chris Edwards, Hollis Russell Jr.; special cousins William Brown and Benny Brown; special friends Eric Johnson, Monica Walton, David Harville and Mike; also a great host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Public Visitation will be held from 4pm-6pm on Friday, August 22, 2025 at West Gadsden Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Betty D. Robinson Chapel (West Gadsden Funeral Home).
We ask that you please keep this family in your heart and prayers during their time of bereavement.
Premier Provider of Professional Services: West Gadsden Funeral Home 256.549.0004
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Charletia Edwards
August 19, 2025
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