Mr. Edwards was born on May 16, 1948 to Gaston and Lucille (nee’ Early) Edwards in Newport News, Virginia.
He was an electrician by trade and veteran of the United States Marine Corp.
Mr. Edwards is survived by his four children; sons, James David Edwards and Charles Massey Edwards and daughters, Jaime Dianna Akers and Talisa Janean Hampton; brother, Jerry Edwards and sister, Mary Lyle.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 2:30pm in Woodlawn Memorial Park.