Roy was born November 19, 1937, to Roy and Annie Johnson Edwards in Louisville, Mississippi. He enjoyed gardening and was known as a Master tomato gardener as he had his own method of growing beautiful tomatoes. He was also an avid fisherman and loved to play basketball in his younger years. Roy retired after devoting many years to Jitney Jungle grocery store.
Roy is survived by his wife of 64 years Reba Spears Edwards of McCool. He is also survived by his children: Donald (Brenda) Edwards of Woodville, Texas, Daniel Edwards, and David (Gena) Edwards all of McCool, June (Wayne) Goodin of Louisville, and Joyce Baggett of Morton, Mississippi. One of his greatest joys was being “Boss” to his 8 grandchildren: Allen Shaw, Nicole Denley, Morgan Baggett, Aleah Baggett, Jessica Edwards, Evan Edwards, David Edwards, Jr., and Tori Edwards as well as his 14 great-grandchildren and he was looking forward to the birth of another great-grandchild soon. Roy also leaves behind four sisters: Mollie Allen, Christine Avery, Carolyn Edwards, and Linda Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother Hugh Edwards.
Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
Roy is survived by his wife of 64 years Reba Spears Edwards of McCool. He is also survived by his children: Donald (Brenda) Edwards of Woodville, Texas, Daniel Edwards, and David (Gena) Edwards all of McCool, June (Wayne) Goodin of Louisville, and Joyce Baggett of Morton, Mississippi. One of his greatest joys was being “Boss” to his 8 grandchildren: Allen Shaw, Nicole Denley, Morgan Baggett, Aleah Baggett, Jessica Edwards, Evan Edwards, David Edwards, Jr., and Tori Edwards as well as his 14 great-grandchildren and he was looking forward to the birth of another great-grandchild soon. Roy also leaves behind four sisters: Mollie Allen, Christine Avery, Carolyn Edwards, and Linda Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother Hugh Edwards.
Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
