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EARL EDWARDS Obituary
EDWARDS, 60
LAKELAND - Earl W. Edwards, age 60, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at his home in Lakeland.
Born December 22, 1956 in Bradenton, FL, he was the son of Alfred R. and Harriet Ann (Tackman) Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Rangers. He was also a Contractor for the Federal Government.
He is survived by a loving family that includes his three children: Adam W. Edwards (Kelly) of Orlando, Betsy Edwards of Brandon, Erin Edwards of Denver, CO, his siblings: Dave Edwards (Denise) of Temecula, CA, Vic Edwards (Sheryl) of Michigan, Lisa Edwards Stahl (Edward) of Spring Hill, and Dr. John Edwards (Colleen) of Indianapolis, IN. He also leaves behind his former spouse, Sheri Thomas (Peter) of Ooltewah, TN and his two grandchildren: Maxwell and Parker.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 14th at 11:00am at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, 650 East Main Street in Bartow. A service of remembrance with military honors will be held at Florida National Cemetery, in Bushnell, at a later date. Condolences to the family at
www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com
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John Thomas
May 13, 2017
Earl and I were in the same company at West Point. I enjoyed talking with him. He could be very serious and yet also had a good sense of humor. He was smart and dedicated.
I'm sorry to hear of his passing.
Bill Graves
April 28, 2017
Earl was a classmate of mine at the US Army Military Academy at West Point, NY, and a fellow brother in arms. We will meet again on the other side, Earl. RIP
April 15, 2017
Shocked and saddened to hear of this. Rest In Peace my old friend.
Russ Norris
Lynn Parrish Thompson
April 13, 2017
Earl was a good friend of mine in high school. It was nice to reconnect with him briefly on facebook a couple of years ago. He was a wonderful person and I offer my condolences to his family and friends during this time of sorrow.
Sherman Kennedy
April 13, 2017
My deepest sympathy is with Earls family, I remember Earl always striving to be the best at what ever he attempted, and succeeded. My thoughts and prayers with our classmate.
Whidden-McLean Funeral Home - Bartow
April 13, 2017
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