Fred-all I can say is we love him and miss him so much. His daughter is so much like him and as long as she walks this earth he will forever be present in her heart and in her. He was the best man i ever met and it was refreshing to be with someone who so much loved God. He is just a treasure to all who knew him. We thank God for him daily.

Great family man who loved the Lord and loved life with many many friends. Our big lost, but heaven's gain, and his rewards will 
Be outstanding.

Fred was for a short time in my life but made a great impact. Such a great man .

Even though you have left this earth, we see  each other when our heavenly Father calls us all home until then rest easy Uncle Freddie

Freddie Edwards: cousin, brother, friend, and a man of God.  He never met  a stranger.   He was known to many as a jokester, always said "hello"  even if he had to shout it across the room or down the street.  Under  the face of happiness was a serious face of his world.  Some of us call it a mask.  Fred was a hard working person and I person because he worked hard all his life, not after he became man.  His father and my mother were brother and sister.   After his father died at an early age.  The Edwards spent many happy times with our family. There is a song that some of you sing  "have you met Jesus my Lord, he is here in plain sight'.  If you met Freddie Edwards you met Jesus.  As we look around us, we only see what we want.   Freddie never had ill will to anyone that I know.  He and my dad had a special relationship and when Fred had a problem he would come and visit with my dad.  He did not always like the advice but he took it and responded according.   He planted a tree for my mother because she wanted an oak tree in the front yard.  It was just a twig of a tree when he planned it.   Today on Packinghouse Road,  You can see that large oak tree that reaches over part of the road and has very deep roots.  I call it the Freddie tree.
What a wonderful homecoming  he is having.   May God Bless his family, friends, and loved ones.   A true man of God.
I am unable to attend his service as my husband is not well.  My heart is there with all.
Love,
Rosa-Mary Lippincott McCoy

Our beloved cousin, Freddie, much loved, and cared for. Always a big smile, hug, and genuine concern about family. A great & humble man of God. RIP
We will see you in heaven!  Jimmy Flynn, Rae & Jim Nicely, & Rev, Max Flynn

What a blessing to have known Freddie, the numerous friends made in his lifetime speak well of his life. Rest in peace Freddie

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Benjamin Freddie Edwards

December 17, 1933 – December 29, 2014

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