Howard R. Edwards Jr.

Howard R. Edwards, Jr., 85, of Roanoke, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 18, 2009. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 56 years, Pauline J. Edwards, parents, Howard R. Edwards, Sr. and Pauline C. Crawford, daughter, Donna Edwards Darnell and brother, Larry Edwards. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army. A longtime, active member of Green Ridge Baptist Church, he was a Sunday School teacher and served as a Deacon. He retired as a postal inspector with 36 years service from the U.S. Postal Service. After retirement, he worked part time at Northwest Hardware. Howard loved music, playing many instruments. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Barry and Eileen Edwards; grandchildren, Dana Fizer and husband, Andy and Ashleigh Darnell Mountcastle and husband, Mark; great-grandchildren, Justine Danielle Fizer and Chyann Nicole Fizer; stepgrandchildren, Vicki Proffitt and husband, Steve, and Amy Helm; stepgreat-grandchildren, Tyler Steven Proffitt and Reba Faith Helm; brother, Cecil Edwards; several nephews; a very devoted friend, Linda P. Edwards; and loving caregivers, Lillian Sink, Pat Boone and Ementress Orr-Tanks. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel. Dr. J. Michael Palmer, the Rev. Greg Moser and Mr. Jim Perry will officiate. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park with military honors by the U.S. Army. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 sp.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.