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Donvell Antwain Edwards

1990 - 2021

Donvell Antwain Edwards obituary, 1990-2021, Gary, IN

BORN

1990

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Donvell Edwards Obituary

Donvell Antwain Edwards, born December 19, 1990 in Gary, Indiana, entered eternal rest unexpectedly on August 7, 2021. Donvell was a dedicated seasonal employee at Industry One in Merrillville, Indiana and currently a full-time employee at The Second City Comedy Theater in Chicago, Illinois. Donvell was preceded in death by his beloved father, Odis Luke Edwards, natural mother, Telisa Evette Turner, and paternal grandmother, Doris Hall. He leaves to cherish his memories, one daughter, Kourtney Edwards, mother, Daphnie Harris Wheeler(James), maternal grandfather, Harlee Turner Sr., maternal grandmother, Sara Lake, 1 sister, N'Kesia Edwards Nelson(Cody), 6 brothers, Brian Edwards, Marc Edwards(Deidre), Odis Edwards Jr.(Jenny), Jason Edwards(Amy), Tyrell Turner, his devoted brother Martell Lamar Edwards, a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and cherished extended family, Regina Weatherspoon and Nathaniel Williams. Visitation Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 12:00 noon -8:00p.m. with family hours from 6-8:00 p.m. Funeral services Friday August 20, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. all services at the Guy & Allen Chapel 2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, Indiana 46404. Rev. Shawn Peter Dalcour. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Ephesians 4:7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Aug. 15, 2021.

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Nick Overstreet

September 4, 2021

In this hour of sorrow may the peace that surpasses all understanding rest upon you , may the oil of joy anoint thine head. Hold fast to the memories you´ve shared...

Linda Hightower (Converse, Texas)

August 20, 2021

Nephew you´re going to be truly miss. I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee... ISAIAH 42:6

David Alejandro Bitar Lotfe

August 17, 2021

I am very sorry for your loss, I accompany you in your pain, one more angel in heaven that takes care of you, I send you a hug

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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