David (D.I.) Edwards

D.I. retired early after working for Southwestern Bell (later AT&T) for 35 years, after which, he and his wife, Jeannine, moved to Combine, TX. D.I. was a member of Point View Baptist Church, after having been a member of Bethany Baptist Church for 30 years. He served as a deacon, and loved to volunteer his time at the church helping out any way he could. He was also in the Volunteer Fire Department for a number of years. D.I. will be remembered as a godly and Christian man who loved everyone, befriending them with his large personality. He was very creative, often making up funny poems, singing, playing his harmonica, or crafting woodwork, such as various decorative items, stools, or containers.

D.I. is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Jeannine Bates Edwards; daughters, Jan Reynolds and husband Don, Jean Hester and husband Mavin, and Julie Griffin and husband Gary; grandchildren, Shelly Jean Hemler and husband Joe, David Hester and wife Tara, and Caleb David Stevenson; great-grandchildren, Grace Hester, Ashton Hester, Hudson Hemler, and Emma Jean Hemler; as well as many extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Grove Hill Funeral Home.

Graveside Funeral Services will be Friday, November 18, 2016 at 12:00 P.M. at Grove Hill Memorial Park.