William T. "Trucker Tom" Edwards

William T. "Trucker Tom" Edwards obituary

William T. "Trucker Tom" Edwards

William Edwards Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Braun Family Funeral Home - Columbia on Oct. 6, 2025.

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William "Trucker Tom" T. Edwards, 76, of Cahokia, Illinois, born March 24, 1949 in Malden, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at his residence.

He was a retired self employed truck driver.

He was preceded in death by a son, William T. Edwards, II; his father, Ernest "Douglas" Edwards; a sister, Suzie Berry; and a brother, Carmen "Rusty" Edwards.

Surviving are his daughters, Andrea (Denny) Wilkinson of Imperial, MO, Angela (Terrell) Guy of Arnold, MO, and Patti Bennett of Arnold, MO; two brothers, C.W. Edwards of Potosi, MO, and Douglas "Dude" Edwards of Potosi, MO; and a sister, Amelia Edwards of Park Hills, MO; 10 grandchildren, Ashley (Dustin) Streicher, Rebecca (Dustin) Saari, Alex Hutchings, Stephanie (Brett) Matinez,Victoria Hutchings, Madison Hutchings, Austin Bennett, Cooper Bennett, Nicholas Edwards, and Makenzie Edwards;
and seven great grandchildren. And all of his close friends from Catfish's bar in Cahokia, IL. He was also a dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend.

In following Tom's wishes, a private cremation was to be held. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

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