Dwight grew up in Norfolk, VA. He graduated from Granby High School in 1965. After high school, he served 4 years in the US Army. Dwight went on to work as a federal government employee for over 35 years and as a state government employee for 11 years.
Dwight married Teresa (Donati) on November 29, 1969 in Norfolk, VA. They were happily married for 45 years. They resided in Virginia Beach, Va before moving to Valrico in 2012.
Dwight was committed to his Savior Jesus Christ and exemplified this throughout his life. While in Virginia, Dwight and Teresa were members of the Tidewater church of Christ where he served as an elder. For the past two years, they have been active members of the Seffner church of Christ congregation.
Dwight was preceded in death by his parents James and Cada Edwards; his brother Bobby and his sister Jane.
Dwight is survived by his spouse Teresa of Valrico, FL; his sons David (Libby) and Kyle (Daphne) Edwards of Tampa, FL; his grandchildren Renee, Max, Ava, Corbin and Hallie; his brother Billy and loving nieces, nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, 2323 W. Brandon Boulevard, Brandon, FL at 7:00 pm on July 22, 2014. The family will be greeting friends and relatives starting at 6:00 pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Florida College Scholarship Fund, 119 North Glen Arven Avenue, Temple Terrace, FL 33617.
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