Paul Everette Edwards
1906 - 2007
Paul Everette Edwards
1906 - 2007
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BORN
1906
DIED
2007
Paul Edwards Obituary
He is survived by a daughter, Sara Frances Yarbrough (Bill) of Camden; a son, Charles Thomas Edwards (Barbara) of Maumelle, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Diane Yarbrough Bunten (Kris) of Chicago, Illinois, David Nathan Yarbrough (Jackie) of Alexander, Arkansas, and Jeffery Thomas Edwards of Memphis, and two great-grandsons, Jarod Everet Yarbrough and William Thomas Bunten. Mr. Edwards graduated from high school at Arkansas State Agriculture and Mechanical College at Monticello in 1926 and moved to Camden in 1929. He worked for Camden Lumber Company and Prescott Lumber Company before becoming an independent building contractor. Many homes and business buildings in Camden were either built or remodeled by him. For a brief time in the 1950's he was a partner with his brother-in-law, Frank Dixon in D and E Hardware in downtown Camden. From January 1957 until his retirement in 1973, Paul was manager of the Camden Water Utilities. Mr. Edwards was a long time member of First United Methodist Church and the Couples Class Sunday school class. He was active in the Boiling Pot Hunting Club and had a cabin there for many years. Mr. Edwards enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, gardening, playing games and cards with friends and family, and building things, especially for his grandchildren. Visitation will be at Proctor Funeral Home from 6-8 PM Wednesday, October 24, 2007. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 10:30 AM at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Buddy Ratliff presiding. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church, Building and Renovation Fund, 121 Harrison Avenue, NW, Camden, AR 71701. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com
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Bettye Harrison Francis
August 26, 2008
Sara and family and Charles and Barbara,
I did not find out about your dad's death until today when Susan Daniel Fox told me about her sister in law's death. I remember your dad fondly! I remember how he allowed me to choose my own beagle from a litter of one of his beagles in the back pen, and she was so special. It is hard losing a parent but he is in a better place. Again, I am sorry for your loss.
Bettye
Danny Jones
January 22, 2008
Sara, I was so sorry to hear about your father. I've often thought about the times he came out to Gravel Pit Road to check on our water problems, back in the good old days. May God bless you and Bill and the rest of the family!
Yvonne Holt
November 20, 2007
Dear Sarah, just found out tonight that your father passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. When I was growing up, my dad spoke highly of Paul Edwards often. When mother passed, your dad sent a very warm and caring note to help comfort my dad and his words touched me. Just wanted to share that. May the Lord lift you up and comfort you and help you to talk about the good memories of him and his life.
Your friend,
Yvonne Holt
November 20, 2007
Dear Sarah, just found out tonight that your father passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. When I was growing up, my dad spoke highly of Paul Edwards. When mother passed, your dad sent a very warm and caring note to help comfort my dad, and his words touched me. Just wanted to share that. May the Lord lift you up and comfort you and help you to talk about the good memories of him and his life.
Your friend,
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Yvonne Holt
November 20, 2007
Dear Sarah, just found out tonight that your father passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. When I was growing up, my dad (Louis Holt) spoke highly of Paul Edwards. When mother passed, your dad sent a very warm and caring note to help comfort my dad, and his words touched me. Just wanted to share that. May the Lord lift you up and comfort you and help you to talk about the good memories of him and his life.
Your friend,
Susan & David Bryant
November 16, 2007
Charles and Sara,
It is never easy losing a parent and we want you to know you have our deepest sympathy. May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Jim Lair
November 6, 2007
Sarah ...
What sad news that your father has gone to be with our Lord, and yet he was fortunate enough to have a long, fulfilling life. I have many memories of him and his expertise as a craftsman in constructing homes for others.
I also remember your grandmother, who lived across the street from me when I was young, and the trips you made to see her with your father in his pickup truck. A memory that blesses and burns.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time, and the Lord will guide you through this.
Take Care!
Jimmy
Mark Prewit
October 25, 2007
To the Edwards and Yarbrough family, I was so sorry to hear about Pauls passing. He was a wonderful person and I'm glad I was able to meet him.
Jim Coleman
October 25, 2007
Sarah, Charles and Family
I'm sadden by your father's death but know he lived a long and productive life. Not many of us had their parent as long as you had him with you. I grew up thinking "Uncle Paul" was a relative and felt as if he was part of the family. He will be missed by all of us.
Julia Jones
October 25, 2007
Sara:
The Edwards family has always been a pillar of the Camden community so we are very saddened by the loss of your dad. What a wonderful life he lived and what a legacy he leaves behind! Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Julia Rumph Jones and Dottie Rumph Lindsey
Michael Ragsdale
October 25, 2007
My thoughts and pyayers go out to your family.
Claude and Helen Parton
October 24, 2007
Sara: So sorry to hear of your fathers death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Claude and Helen Parton
October 24, 2007
Sara: So sorry to hear of your fathers death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Ed LeVay
October 24, 2007
Sara and Charles,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Edwards was a fine man and I enjoyed knowing him. He was a friend of my father from a long time back. I know that you will miss him, having had him for so long. May you find much comfort in your many memories of him. Prayers be with you.
Jean Bryant
October 24, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Don and Jean Bryant
Anna Wagnon Jones
October 24, 2007
My deepest sympathy to your family during this time of sadness, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam Conway
October 24, 2007
Ms Sara and Mr Bill.My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Ms Sara we were just talking about him on Friday when you came to the bank. We all know he is in a good place back with his wife, I just wanted you to know I was thinking about you .
Ron and Sue Calaway
October 24, 2007
Sarah and Bill, Charles and Barbara, We're thinking of you and your families in the loss of your father but certainly also in the celebration of a wonderful and full life. You were so fortunate to have had him for so long. How well I, Ron, remember his contributions to Camden and the impact he had on those of us who worked with him in various city functions. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you during this time. Ron and Sue Calaway
Greg & Kelli Burrell
October 24, 2007
You are all in our prayers. We will miss him.
Brenda Boyd
October 23, 2007
Sara, Bill and Family
I just read about Mr. Edwards, I am so sorry. I always enjoyed his visits when he would could into the pharmacy. Please know that all of you are in our prayers.
Brenda, Rick and Kasey
Bo Pearl
October 23, 2007
Loretta and I, send our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you.
Bo and Loretta Pearl
Pam and Allen Roberts
October 23, 2007
You're all in our prayers.
Fred and Betty Reiselt
October 23, 2007
Charles, Betty and I were so sorry to hear of your fathers death.Our prayers are with you and the family. God bless you/
The Staff of Proctor Funeral Home
October 23, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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