George D. Edwards

He was born February 24, 1950 in Sidney the son of the late Theodore and Emma (LeSeuer) Edwards. He married Donna Boyles on March 20, 1971 in Franklin.

George was a carpenter for most of his working career and was affiliated with Local 258 in Oneonta.

He attended Franklin Central School. He enjoyed sports, especially softball and bowling. He was an avid NASCAR fan, and greatly admired Jimmy Johnson. He also loved Sunday football and the Green Bay Packers, as well as his weekend camping at KOA.

He is survived by his wife, Donna R. Edwards of Unadilla; his children, Crystal Edwards and her companion, Carl Lobdell of Franklin, and Kevin (Karee) Edwards of Sidney; his grandchildren, Lindsey Miller, Logan Miller, Emma Rae Lobdell, Mylz Edwards, and McKenzie-Lyn Edwards; his step grandchildren, Dale Lobdell, Jordan Finch, Dakota (Cheyenne) Finch, Dallas Butler, and Cassandra Button; his step great grandchildren, Jaxon Finch and Memphis Finch.

His brothers, Theodore (Martha) Edwards of Sidney, John (Pat) Edwards of Sidney, Ronald Edwards of Guilford, Rick (Bonney) Edwards of Unadilla; his sisters, Sandy Mertz of Unadilla, and Charlene (Ken) Freer of Masonville, and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Donna Brazie.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the Ouleout Valley Cemetery Franklin, with Bruce Helstrom, Catskill Area Hospice, Chaplain

Memorial contributions may be made to the Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820

Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website: www.bennettfh.com.

Arrangements are by the Kenneth L. Bennett Funeral Home, Franklin.