Our destination is a place,
Far greater than we know.
For some the journey's quicker,
For some the journey's slow.
And when the journey finally ends,
We'll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the lord.

Mr. Clarence Edwards, age 73, of Warrenton, NC departed this life on Friday, September 13, 2024, at his residence.

Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00pm in the chapel of Boyd & Royster Funeral Service, 149 Holland Bland Road, Warrenton, NC. Evangelist Mamie Greene will deliver the eulogy, and burial will follow at a later date at Salisbury National Cemetery in Salisbury, North Carolina.

Clarence leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Diane Edwards; eight children, Alexis Baylock (Charles), Debora Ross, Letisha Hargrove, Joseph Gibbs (Ruth), Tucker Gibbs (Tracey), Carlester Lewis, Thomas Lewis, and Samuel Lewis (Najiyyah); eighteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; three sisters; Bernice Edwards, Tonyetta Edwards, and Christine Edwards Vanish (Carl); two brothers, Williams Edwards (Betty) and Larry Edwards; thirteen great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Edwards may be viewed on Friday, September 20, 2024 from 1:00pm until 5:00pm in the chapel of Boyd & Royster Funeral Service.