Photo courtesy of Wise Funeral Home - Bonham
Jul 30, 1932 - Apr 9, 2020 (Age 87)
May God give you his comfort in this difficult time. I understand and sm so sorry for your loss.
Jsn Johnson
April 13, 2020 | Gober, TX | Friend
A very kind, gracious and Godly man. Ray will truly be missed.
Stacy & Lisa Meeking
April 13, 2020 | Gober, TX | Neighbor
A Saint has gone home to be with The Father, I have never ever met many men or women quite like Ray Edwards, He was what I call a real friend and a steadfast Christian, He showed me that there are good fair minded honest people in this world, because he displayed it everyday, To say he will be missed is an understatement,But I can never forget the love and kindness he showed to me...Rest Easy My Friend and I thank you for everything...
Elbert Burley
April 12, 2020 | Bonham, TX | Family
Remembered By
Tommy Sutherland
April 11, 2020 | Gober, TX | Friend
Linda, Kenneth and family, our prayers are w/ you all. Ray was someone special to us, as was the entire family. We hope to see you soon. Richard & Helaine
Richard & Helaine Holbrook
April 11, 2020 | Farmersville, TX | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Ray Love and family.
April 11, 2020 | McKinney Texas
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Janet Love Nesbitt James
April 11, 2020 | Anna, TX | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Danny and Tonya Craft
April 11, 2020 | McKinney Texas
Linda and family, my deepest sympathy to all of you. I know how difficult this is for you. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Johnnie Fisher
April 11, 2020 | McKinney, TX | Friend
A private graveside service for Clifford Ray Edwards, 87, of Gober, Texas will be held in Gober Cemetery, Gober, Texas under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Pastor Rick Edwards will officiate. Ray passed away Thursday morning, April 9, 2020 at his residence. He will lie in state at Wise Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until 5 PM Saturday, April 11, 2020. A memorial service will be held at First Christian Church in Bonham, Texas at a later date.
Ray was born July 30, 1932 in McKinney, Texas, the son of James Albert Edwards and Beulah Mae Allcorn Edwards. He was a graduate of McKinney High School and served his country in the US Army. Ray married Linda Lou Inman on June 12, 1959 in McKinney. He was the Tax Assessor for McKinney ISD for 30 years. Ray had a great passion for farming and ranching and spent 45 years fulfilling this dream in both Collin and Fannin Counties. He was also a Texas real estate broker. Ray was a former member of First Christian Church of Princeton where he served as the song leader, a Bible study teacher, an Elder and Board member. After moving to Fannin County, he became a member of First Christian Church in Bonham where he served as an Elder. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Doyle Wayne Edwards; a sister, Addie Mann and granddaughter, Courtney Farrell.
Ray is survived by his wife of 60 years, Linda Edwards of Gober, TX; son, Kyle Edwards and fiancé, Tracy Nemoto of Gunter, TX; daughter, Teresa Farrell and husband, Jim of Nacogdoches, TX; brother, Bobby Kenneth Edwards and wife, Betty of McKinney, TX; sister, Gwendolyn Beachboard of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Blake Farrell, Tyler Edwards (Hilary), Morgan Farrell (Frank Weaver, fiancé), Amanda Brent (Hunter), and Megan Russell (Dalton); step granddaughters, Kiana and Tara Nemoto; great grandsons, Slate Edwards and Kayden Ray Weaver; great granddaughter, Emmie Lou Russell; sister-in-law, Jean Edwards of Brashear, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Blake Farrell, Tyler Edwards, Hunter Brent, Dalton Russell and Frank Weaver.
The family requests memorials to First Christian Church, 701 N. Main, Bonham, TX 75418.
Read More
