Joe Edwards, Jr. of Raeford, died in his home Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the age of 82.
Hes was born November 6, 1933 in Bladen County, NC, to the late Joseph Edwards, Sr. and Lou Cindy Pait Edwards. He served in the US Army and loved serving the Lord.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years Shirley J. Edwards of Raeford; 1 daughter, Rhonda Edwards of Raeford; 5 sons, Joel Edwards (Paula) of Bladenboro, Tim Edwards of Raeford, David Edwards (Jan) of Whiteville, Kevin Edwards ( Pati) of Four Oaks, and Glenn Edwards (Yvonne) of Raeford; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Church of God of Prophecy with Reverend Randall Snead officiating. Burial was at Raeford Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Church of God of Prophecy, 911 W Prospect Ave, Raeford, NC 28376.
On line condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com