Samuel Franklin Edwards, Jr, age 62 of Knoxville, departed from our lives on August 15, 2017. Sam was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. His hobbies included fishing, playing pool and playing poker with his friends. Sam was a kind man and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Alice Edwards; daughters, Christina Edwards, Samantha (Daniel) Gant, Brooke Edwards (Jonah Duran), and Lucy Edwards; granddaughter, McKenzie Edwards; close friend, Tony Sexton; host of family and friends. The family will receive friends Friday, August 18th, from 6-8 pm at Berry Highland South Funeral Home, 9010 E. Simpson Road, Knoxville, TN 37920. Funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel. Graveside service will be Saturday, August 19th, at 2:00 pm at Berry Highland South Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.berryhighlandsouth.com