Robert J. “Ed” Edwards passed away on July 6, at the age of 97.
He was born on July 19, 1924 in Deport, Texas. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 until 1945 during World War II. He resided in Orange, Texas from 1960 until 2020. He retired from Firestone in Orange, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Barbara Jean; his parents, Martin and Erna Edwards; and his sisters, Nell Terry and Frances Hood.
He is survived by his children, Boyd Edwards (Anne) of Orange, Christy Taylor-Juarez (Juan) of Orange, Marty Edwards (Pam) of Crossville, Tennessee; as well as his grandchildren, Kristopher Taylor, Michael Taylor, Robert Edwards, Katie Shahan, Beth Murray, Justin Edwards, Dane Edwards, Paige Edwards, Katie Alling, and Kristen Barrett; and he also has 19 great-grandchildren.
Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A graveside service and burial of cremated remains will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange.
Condolences
Anonymous
July 29, 2022
Emerald Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Robert J. "Ed" Edwards.
Pat Appel
July 9, 2022
Our sympathies go out to Ed's family. Ed and Barbara were very special friends to us. We always enjoyed going to visit with them. Loved their stories! Bob and Pat Appel
Susan Colebrook Beard
July 9, 2022
Ed and Barbara were much-loved members of Trinity Lutheran Church. They were giving and full of life. I always enjoyed their stories of time in Bayfield.
My condolences go out to the family at the loss of Ed.
Joan Premeaux
July 8, 2022
"Mr. Ed" will be very much missed. I so enjoyed his company everyday in the dining hall. We shared the same birthday & had many happy times at Collier Park. He had a great sense of humor. Rest In Peace with God's Blessings.
Your friend, Joan Premeaux
John And Dorraine Babcock
July 7, 2022
Ed and Barbara Edwards were awesome wonderful people and like my second parents. Ed was such an amazing man in so many ways. Our love, prayers, and sympathy are wished for his family.