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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Leroy Edwards
Leroy
Edwards
Jun 27, 1936 — Mar 19, 2018
Leroy Edwards' Obituary
Leroy Edwards, 81, of Dimmitt, Texas passed away on March 19, 2018 at his home. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 10:00AM in the First Baptist Church of Dimmitt with Pastor Jonathan Sullivan officiating. Burial will follow at 3:00PM in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Lubbock, Texas under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home.
Leroy Edwards was born on June 27, 1936 at home in Lynn County, Texas. He grew up on the farm at Wilson and graduated from Wilson High School. After graduation, he worked as a ranch hand in Bronco, Texas where he met and married Jackie on June 30, 1957. Leroy and Jackie moved to Dimmitt in 1992 from Adrian, Texas. Leroy farmed and then worked for Deaf Smith County before moving to Dimmitt. He enjoyed working with his hands and helping others, whether working on a project for someone special or making something just because he could.
Leroy is survived by 2 sons, Brian Edwards and wife Teresa of Lubbock, Bruce Edwards and wife Deanna of Lubbock, 2 daughters, Beverly Birdsell and husband Cary of Wilson and Sherri Chandler and husband Steve of Lubbock, 1 sister, Imojean Tunnel of Amarillo and 1 brother, Melvin Edwards and wife Jeanell of Lubbock, 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Leroy is preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Edwards and a sister, Carolyn Combs.
Memorials may be sent to: The Gideon's International, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800 or to a favorite charity.
Sign the online guestbook at colonialfuneralhome.org
Leroy Edwards was born on June 27, 1936 at home in Lynn County, Texas. He grew up on the farm at Wilson and graduated from Wilson High School. After graduation, he worked as a ranch hand in Bronco, Texas where he met and married Jackie on June 30, 1957. Leroy and Jackie moved to Dimmitt in 1992 from Adrian, Texas. Leroy farmed and then worked for Deaf Smith County before moving to Dimmitt. He enjoyed working with his hands and helping others, whether working on a project for someone special or making something just because he could.
Leroy is survived by 2 sons, Brian Edwards and wife Teresa of Lubbock, Bruce Edwards and wife Deanna of Lubbock, 2 daughters, Beverly Birdsell and husband Cary of Wilson and Sherri Chandler and husband Steve of Lubbock, 1 sister, Imojean Tunnel of Amarillo and 1 brother, Melvin Edwards and wife Jeanell of Lubbock, 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Leroy is preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Edwards and a sister, Carolyn Combs.
Memorials may be sent to: The Gideon's International, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800 or to a favorite charity.
Sign the online guestbook at colonialfuneralhome.org
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Funeral Services for Leroy Edwards
Celebration of Life Services
March
22
Thursday
First Baptist Church
Starts at 10:00 am
Interment
March
22
Thursday
Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery
Starts at 3:00 pm
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