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WILLIAM
JOSEPH EDWARDS
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William Joseph Edwards was born March 4, 1886 at Buffalo, Missouri, in
Dallas county. He departed from this life June 25, 1969 at the age of 83
years 3 months and 21 days. He was the son of William Henry and Mary Jane
Edwards. He was married to Bertha Ann Norman November 11, 1905, she preceeded
him in death November 28, 1949. To this union 10 children were born. Twin
infant sons preceeded him in death. Survivors include: His present wife
Bessie Edwards of the home, 2 daughters, Mrs. Thelma Robb of Crane, and
Mrs. Nadine Ferguson of Granby, Mo., 6 sons: Alvin and Floyd , both of
Crane, Missouri, Norman of Branson, Missouri, Henry of Hillsboro, Missouri,
Reverend Eugene Edwards of Calhoun, Missouri, and Francis of Eureka, Missouri.
There are 23 grandchildren, and 10 step children. Also, he leaves hehind
1 sister, Mrs. Ida Robbins of Baxter Springs, Kansas, and a host of other
relatives and friends. Mr. Edwards was converted and baptised becoming
a member of the First Baptist Church of Crane on May 7, 1915. he was a
faithful member of the chruch and served his Lord willingly and wherever
he could. He was ordained to the office of deacon in 1920. He will be greatly
missed by his friends, relatives, family and neighbors.
Funeral services wre held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jun 26 in the First Baptist
Church in Crane with the Rev. Arthur Page officiating. Burial was in the
Masonic Cemetery at Crane.
dated July 3, 1969. Contributed by Robin Biddle.