Earl R. Edwards

Earl R. Edwards, 94, of Harrisville, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2010 at Jamieson Nursing Home in Harrisville. Born August 19, 1915 to Earl and Pearl (Coats) Edwards in White Hall, Illinois, he was raised there. On November 5, 1936, he married Wynona Kneeland in Pittsfield, Illinois. Earl served in the United States Navy during WWII. After the war, Earl and Wynona moved to the Detroit area, where he worked as an upholsterer and at the Hazel Park School system where he retired as head custodian in 1978. After retirement, they moved to Harrisville, and spent many winters in Zephyrhills, Fl. Wynona preceded him in death on October 26, 1998. Throughout his life Earl was a drummer and continued to enjoy music. Earl is survived by his son; Ronald (Helene) Edwards of Harrisville, three grandchildren; Carla (James) Stewart of Haughton LA, Kevin (Renee) Edwards of Lilburn GA, and Colleen (Ken) Mumma of Greenbush MI, and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Arrangements are in care of Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln. Funeral services will be held in the Spring 2010. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Earl R. Edwards, please visit our flower store.