Of Lakeland, passed away at his residence Thursday, March 6, 2008 after a sudden attack. He was born in Mechanic Falls, Maine to the late Steven and Trula Edwards. He worked in the Gunite Construction Industry before his retirement. He served his county in the U.S. Army during WWII in the 82nd Airborn as a paratrooper. He is preceded in death by one son David E. Edwards.
Survivors include:
Wife Olga E. Edwards Hebron, ME
3 Daughters & Sons-In-Laws Sandra & Phillip Trundy Buckfield, ME
Nancy & Ralph Pringle Buckfield, ME
Patricia E. Gimmi Marietta, PA
2 Sons James E. & Mary H. Edwards Lakeland, GA
John E. Edwards Mechanic Falls, ME
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2008 at the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services. As per his request he will be cremated with final disposition at a later date. `