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DAVID EDWARDS Obituary

EDWARDS, DAVID B. SR. 70 - of Millville, died Thursday afternoon at Bishop McCarthy Residence in Vineland. Born in Wenonah he was formerly of Heislerville and resided in Millville the past 37 years. Dave was a Corrections Officer starting at Bayside State Prison; he later transferred to Southern State Prison and retired as a Sergeant in 1997. He enjoyed camping, woodworking and photography. Surviving are his sons, Tracy Edwards and his wife Sherry of Heislerville, David B. Edwards, Jr. of Mt. Laurel, brother, Joseph Edwards and his wife Margaret of Delmont, sister-in-law, Mary Dean of Vineland. Funeral services will be held at the Hoffman Funeral Homes 643 Main St. Leesburg on Wednesday at 11:00 AM with Rev. William Hess officiating. Interment will be in Heislerville Cemetery. Viewings will be held Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Wednesday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on May 15, 2010.

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May 31, 2010

To all of the Edwards Family,I concur with all everyone else who worked with Chicken man has stated he always had a story of joke and his unique humor made jailing fun when he was around. He was always a good guy. My condolences on your loss Bill Schenck

Dorothy Nuttall

May 20, 2010

Deepest sympathies to the Edwards family. "Chicken Man" was one of kindest men I ever met at SSCF..along with young Chick of course. Laughter always filled the room when Chicken man was present. Thank you for sharing your father with crew from Southern State. Rest in Peace dear kind soul. Yours, Dee Nuttall

Dennis Waldt

May 19, 2010

Regrets to the Edward family. Dave(Chickenman) and I have always had good times together on the Farm. Dave was always a good friend. He will be missed dearly! Dennis Waldt

May 18, 2010

Our Sympathies to the Edwards Family. He was fun to be around and we will miss him very much.

Bob and Evelyn Phillips

May 18, 2010

Edwards Family,
Regrets for your loss. Always enjoyed the unique humor of the Chicken Man. Jailing was funner with him in it. He was always good to me.
Yours, Keith Phillips

Tommy & Fay Brown

May 18, 2010

Dave is forever in our hearts. His generosity and enjoyment of life was contagious. He made a place for us in his life and we will not forget!

JO GRABOW

May 16, 2010

GOODBYE CHICKEN MAN,WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND THE S BIRDS. PRAYERS FOR YOU TRACY AND DAVID. LT JO GRABOW ret.

May 15, 2010

Robert & Carmela McCloy

May 15, 2010

Tracy & Dave: Regret to hear the News, But pray that the pain is gone & he is on his way to that special place. I will miss his visits with us each time he came down. With special thoughs.

BOB & Carmela McCloy Leesburg,Florida

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