BTW Funeral Home | Quitman, GA

Obituary For Eddie Lee Edwards

Time to be Born:

Mr. Eddie Lee Edwards opened the book of life on March 2, 1944 to the parentage of the late Lawrence Edwards Jr. and Arthur Tice – Edwards of Quitman, Ga. He was the fourth sibling of nine children.

A Time to Every Purpose Under the Heavens:

Mr. Eddie Lee Edwards, affectionately known as “Man” was well known and loved by many. His mechanical skills gave him pleasure in all of his endeavors.

A Time to Die:

“I’m tired.” On Saturday, October 21, 2023, God’s gentle touch of love called upon his child’s gentle spirit at God released him from mortality to immortality. “Rest In Peace Dad.” You have Fought a Good Fight. The Victory if yours!

A Time to Mourn:

Mr. Eddie Lee Edwards was preceded in death by his loving daughter, Linda Edwards; Free spirited son, Eddie Hopkins; One sister, Pearlie Head; Four Brothers, Lawrence Edwards III, Henry Frank Edwards, Mozell Tice, and Albert Brown; Mr. Eddie Lee Edwards leaves a legacy of love, laughter and hard work to his four daughters Cathy(Melvin) Edwards-Dibbles of Dallas, Texas, Angela Edwards of Quitman, GA, Lolita Hoskins and Suberiva Hoskins both of Dorchester Massachusetts; One son, Kenneth Edwards (Mary) of Dallas, Texas; Three siblings, Dorothy Brown of Quitman, GA. Florence Boatman and Arron Edwards of Madison, Florida; A special significant other, Inetra Hoskins; 14 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; A host of cousins and other sorrowing relatives, love ones, and dear friends sharing lots of special memories.

Public Viewing: Friday, November 3, 2023 from 1:00-6:00PM

Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Eddie Lee Edwards will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 12:00 PM in the BTW Funeral Services Chapel.

Professional Services entrusted to Blankumsee, Thomas & Wright Funeral Services of Quitman, Georgia.

Guest Book

Dear Granddad, I wish I could've talked to you more. I definitely remember talking to you all the time when I was little, with my mom (Linda) we talked to you all the time and I will forever cherish those memories!! Fly High with my mama until we meet again! 💕💝

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Our deepest sympathy to your family. I meet Eddie when he came to Boston 56 years ago, he was close to my family and we were friends, he was a funny guy alway smiling, he helped me with my car many times, But I regret he never got to know his other son or grandchildren. May he rest in peace.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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