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Rosear LeTrey Edwards was born sleeping on January 12th, 2026 at Akron General. A son of Randy Lorenzo Edwards and Amanda Dee McDaniel. Rosear is preceded in death by his brother AJ McDaniel, maternal grandfather Melvin Andrews, grandmothers Marie Drake and Helen McDaniel, great-grandma Clara Edwards Randle, great-uncle Robert Lee Edwards, niece I'yona Edwards, cousin Trey Bradley, great-aunt Christona Andrews, and his cousin Ezekiel Simmons. In addition to his parents, he is survived by 6 sisters; 4 brothers; 2 nephews Ivyn and Icon Edwards; paternal grandmother Mary Edwards; maternal grandmother Debra Paul; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Waltner-Simchak Funeral Home
330-455-0293
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2257 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, OH 44705

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