On October 23, 2020, Robert Lynn Edwards Jr, loving husband, and father of 4 passed away at the age of 82. Bob was born on June 11, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland to Robert Lynn Edwards, Sr. and Nancy Lilly Cyrus. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a business degree in 1961. He was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and the Trojan Football Alumni Club where he made lifelong friends. He was a lifelong salesman. Bob started his career selling S&H Green Stamps before moving on to commercial real estate for 14 years. Even in retirement, his passion for sales and interaction with people continued part-time.
On February 1, 1963, he married Jeannine Weyers in San Diego, CA. They lived in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Chicago raising their two sons, Bobby and Mark. After moving back to San Diego in 1991, they raised their two daughters LJ and Hannah. Bob loved football, having played at USC for three years before a career-ending injury and remained a proud, active alumnus. He loved his English Bulldogs, showing them competitively for 5 years. He enjoyed listening to country music and among his favorite singers were Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Charlie Pride.
Married for 57 years, his wife will always cherish his unconditional love. His children appreciate him for never missing their football, baseball, soccer, or water polo games. He was quick to share random facts and had a passion for history. He will be remembered for his infectious laughter, sense of humor, and dedication to his family. Bob was survived by his wife Jeannine, his four children, Bobby, Mark, LJ, and Hannah, daughter-in-law Diana, and his two granddaughters, Maria, and Alex.
In September of 2020, Bob was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. The disease progressed quickly, and he passed peacefully in his sleep on October 23.
Flowers may be sent to El Camino Memorial Encinitas at 340 Melrose Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 or the family has asked donations to be made to the Lewy Body Dementia fund of the American Brain Foundation at https://support.americanbrainfoundation.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app214a?1580.donation=form1&df_id=1580&mfc_pref=T&NONCE_TOKEN=F65E5A4E3E2051F22DE6DBE5A6AE427C
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