Ralph Edwards

Ralph Roy Edwards, age 72 of Hopewell Church Road, died Monday, August 10, 2015 at his residence. He was born on September 2, 1942 in Cumberland, Wisconsin to the late Eli and Mildred Lammers Edwards. Ralph was a member of Smyrna Independent Church where he served as former President of the Church Council and attended Brotherhood meetings. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired with over 27 years of service at Commscope. Ralph enjoyed puzzles and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, George and Harold Edwards.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Dorothy "Dot" White Edwards; son, Ralph Wayne Edwards (Dorothy) of Waco; daughters, Kimberly Edwards (Maurice Smalley) of Cherryville, Crystal Crain (Dylan) of Greer, SC, and April Wills (Jason) of Sherrills Ford; grandchildren, Taylor Edwards, Taylor Morrow, and Eva Donelow; brothers, Roland Edwards (Ruth) of Sherrills Ford and Dwight Edwards (Evelyn) of Statesville; sisters, Carolyn Reece, Ikie Woodruff (Ken) and Hilda Petty (Roger) all of Sherrills Ford; sisters-in-law, Yvonne Edwards of Sherrills Ford and Joan Edwards of Maryland; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 4:00 PM at Smyrna Independent Church with Rev. Charles Ballard officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:45 PM prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Smyrna Independent Church, 6770 Sherrills Ford Rd. Catawba, NC 28609.