Bobby Edwards

He was born in Kingsport to Bernice and the late Warner Edwards and was a 1967 graduate of Ketron High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Jan Hamilton Edwards in May of 1969, and they shared 57 years together. He was employed with General Shale of Kingsport and Davis Pipe of Blountville until he retired. Bobby spent his remaining years helping anyone who needed anything. He loved to tinker on small engines and was considered a jack of all trades. One of his favorites hobbies was working with copper and forming it into beautiful trees even while he battled neuropathy. Of his accomplishments, his most notable was getting his diabetes under control and was know as a “prized patient” after a struggle of over 60 years.

In addition to his father, Bobby was preceded in death by his brothers, Gerald and Larry Edwards.

He is survived by his wife, Jan Edwards; mother, Bernice Edwards; sister, Carolyn (Endle) Greene. Bobby is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. in East Lawn Memorial Park’s Garden of the Good Shepherd. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 1:50 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in Bobby’s memory and honor to the American Diabetes Foundation.

East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park is honored to serve the family of Mr. Bobby Edwards.