Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for William Harry Edwards


02/18/1942 - 04/22/2021


William Harry Edwards, age 79 of Marble, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021.

William was born in Cherokee County, NC to the late Wayne Edwards and Edrie Trull Edwards. He was a diesel engine mechanic. He had worked for Higdon Construction Company. William loved his family, church family, his dogs and restoring farm tractors. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #439 and member of Tomotla Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry and Noel Edwards; and sister, Betty Jeanne West.

William is survived by his wife Lorretta Edwards; step-daughter Pamela Johnson; sister, Martha Boyer and husband Charlie; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Dorothy Sue Hawkins.

A Funeral Service will be held at 4 pm, Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Tomotla Baptist Church. Pastor Harold Stiles will officiate. Burial will be in Moss Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Boyer, Evan Firkus, Mark Trull, Steve Boyer, Jeremy Berong and Glenn Lambert. Honorary pallbeares will be Russ Rokovitz and Jeff Trull.

The family will receive friends from 2 pm - 4 pm, Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Tomotla Baptist Church.

You may send tributes to the family at www.townson-rose.com

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.


You may send tributes to the family at www.townson-rose.com