William A. Edwards

January 27, 1954 - November 20, 2021 (67 years old)

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William A. Edwards

January 27, 1954 - November 20, 2021 (67 years old)

Marion, Illinois

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William A. Edwards Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2021-11-27T16:30:00
End: 2021-11-27T18:00:00
Location: Meredith Funeral Home

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William A. Edwards of Marion, Illinois, born in Carbondale, Illinois, who passed away on November 20, 2021, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William A. Edwards to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Betty L. (Bell) and William Arden Edwards, Sr.. He is survived by: his children, Ryan Mattingly, Renee Beck (Craig), Risa Legg (Trent), Katie Edwards-Perry and Billie Jo Edwards; his grandchildren, Daven, Madison, Seth, Bailee, Alexis, Riggin, Darrion, Faith and Aaliyah; his brother Michael Joe Edwards (Dana); his cousin Lucy "Sis" Carroll; his nephew Matthew Edwards; his niece Jamie Pappas (Zacharious); and his great-nephew Solaris.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Veterans on Parade, PO Box 344.

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December 5, 2021

Cheryl Browning wrote a sympathy message

“Our sympathies to Bill’s family. Always sad to lose another classmate.”

November 27, 2021

Chuck Kaminky wrote a sympathy message

“I went to Sandwich High School with Bill. He was a great guy and a great basketball player. He was well liked by his fellow classmates of the Class of 1972. My prayers and condolences to his family at this great loss. - Chuck Kaminky.”

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