Roger was a graduate of Gadsden High School and Technical College. He was a machinist and had worked at Gulf States Steel. He was an avid Alabama football fan and often texted family and friends a "Roll Tide" on game day. He loved to play and collect guitars. He also loved the beach.
Roger is preceded in death by his parents Walter H. and Josie Arretta Edwards; sister, Peggy Lipscomb; brothers, Walter Edwards Jr., Doug Edwards, and Donnie Edwards. He is survived by his children, Tammy(Chris) Swindall, Dude(Tiffany) Edwards, Kaja(Zachary) Nail, Skylar Edwards, and Tanner Edwards; siblings, Robert Edwards, Tommy Edwards, Jimmy(Pat) Edwards, Gary Edwards, David(Nora) Edwards, Connie Edwards, Wanda(Walt) Whisenant, and Mitchell(Brenda) Edwards; grandchildren, Whitney(Craig) Wood, Ann-Margaret Swindall, Jovie Edwards, Noah(Nicole) Freeman, Bronx Edwards, Lenox Edwards, and Lohla Edwards; great granddaughter; Harlow Wood; a host of nieces and nephews, and stepchildren Delacy, Yukia, Zac, and Kenric Whitworth.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be announced at a later time.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.collier-butler.com for the Edwards family.
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