Andrew Edwards
April 3, 1948 ~ December 31, 2022
Andrew Dee Edwards, Jr. was born to Andrew Dee Edwards, Sr. and Marie Harise Edwards on April 3, 1948 in Atlanta, TX.
He graduated from the prestigious Booker T. Washington High School, class of 1966. Bird (his nickname) shared many good memories and stories of his childhood and kept lifelong friendships that follow him to this day. After graduation, he attended Texarkana College, in pursuit of a General Business degree.
In 1968, Andrew enlisted in the US Air Force and was stationed in Wichita Falls, TX, Oklahoma City, OK, and Okinawa, Japan. He often told stories of all the friends he met in the military, and how much fun he had trying burritos and pizza for the first time with his diverse bunkmates.
On returning from the military, Andrew met the love of his life in 1973, Janice Kay Royal Edwards from Hughes Springs, TX. Janice was college roommates with Diana Williams, and Diana and John Williams, Jr. lived across the street from Andrew. The rest is history. Janice and Andrew married in May 1975 and have two legacies – Dr. Layla Edwards, MD (Fort Worth, TX) and Kamilah Edwards (Fort Worth, TX).
As a lifelong learner, Andrew continued to pursue his formal education and graduated with an Associate degree in Middle Management from Amarillo College in 1982.
Andrew retired from a career as a US Postal Mailhandler and held numerous leadership positions across every post office where he was stationed. He served as the local Chairperson of the Affirmative Action Committee where he developed Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines for recruiting potential employees. He also prepared and taught Postal Entrance Examination Review sessions for potential employees to successfully pass their exams.
As in life, Andrew Modeled the Way for those around him as he led from within any church he attended and any organization he served.
He was preceded in his homegoing by his father and mother, Andrew, Sr. and Marie, and sisters Ira Sue Nelson and Patricia Ann Edwards.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Edwards, legacies Dr. Layla Edwards, MD and Kamilah Edwards, his sister Dorothy Jean Dawson, as well as a host of family-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends. All will miss him dearly.
Services for Mr. Edwards will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Reeder-Davis Chapel. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.
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Janice, Layla, and Kamilah, We have no words…But we want you all to know we (Nelwyn,me) are here for you.
We love you all!
Phyllis and Coach Royal
Thank you for everything, Daddy. See you again soon.
Psalm 31:1
"In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness."
Thank you for everything, Daddy. See you again soon.
Psalm 31:1
"In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness."
I Miss you soo.
My prayers and condolences for the entire family during this time of grief.
I pray God’s comfort and love to the family. I remember we all grew up together in the same community. His home was a place where I used to go and get my hair done when I was young. Therefore I seen him and his family. May God keep you everyday is my prayer for you all.
I pray God’s comfort and love to the family. I remember we all grew up together in the same community. His home was a place where I used to go and get my hair done when I was young. Therefore I seen him and his family. May God keep you everyday is my prayer for you all.
My heartfelt condolences to the Edwards family at the devastating loss of Mr. Edwards. May your eternal love for him and beautiful memories of your time together bring your souls comfort and peace, as he rests until you meet again.
With much love from Tanya, Cory, Zoe and Halina Smith
A.D. was the kindest person I've ever known. To his family know that he will truly be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers goes out to the family and friends.
So sorry for Your Loss. I Pray that God Strength You and Your Family as You mourn the loss of Your Love one.
May the blessings of the Lord rest upon you Sister Jan and the rest of my family. May God bless you and comfort you by His Spirit and may the love of God strengthen you at this time of bereavement. Please hold on to God's unchanging hand!
Much love to you and the family, Your Cousin, Elder Edna Richard
May God continue to bless and keep you all real good. My prayers are with you. I could not have had a better cousin or example of a cousin in my lifetime. He will be missed a great deal. Now may God add a blessing to this departure, in the name of Jesus.
AD,
My deepest sympathy to the Edward's family. Words cannot express who and what kind of man AD was to so many people that knew him. He Loved and was so Proud his Girls like no man that I ever knew. I pray that Rev.21:4 bring you peace. Allow God to give you peace that only he can give. May God continue to bless and keep you in his care.
My sincerest, heartfelt condolences to my cousins and aunt. Know that my prayers are with you. May the Lord God Almighty comfort you during your time of grief. As it is written, Yahusha ha’Mashiah has born all of our sorrows and griefs. May He give you strength in your times of weakness, and turn your sorrows to joy as only He can.
In Him,
Shanta Nelson
My sincerest, heartfelt condolences to my cousins and aunt. Know that my prayers are with you. May the Lord God Almighty comfort you during your time of grief. As it is written, Yahusha ha’Mashiah has born all of our sorrows and griefs. May He give you strength in your times of weakness, and turn your sorrows to joy as only He can.
In Him,
Shanta Nelson
Our prayers are with you and your family. May God keep you and give you comfort. Much love family.
Jan, Kamilah and Layla, and the entire Edwards family, you all have our deepest sympathy. AD (Bird) will be missed by all who knew him. Hold to God's unchanging hand, he will not leave or forsake you.
Beverly and Howard Johnson
To Kamilah and the Edwards Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Notre Dame family holds space and love for you.
My heart, thoughts, and love are with you. Charles
Love, prayers, and heartfelt condolences to you all in this moment.
I am sending you and yours lots of love and prayers, Kamilah.
My sincere condolences to the Edwards family.
Kamilah,
Although I never met your father, I am certain he was an absolute treasure. Sending condolences and prayers from Cincinnati to you and your family.
Love,
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