Howard Edwards

Passed 05/07/2020

Obituary For Howard Edwards

Mr. Howard Roger Edwards, 72, of Shelby, NC passed away on Thursday May 7, 2020 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury, NC. He was born in Gaston County, NC on January 29, 1948 to the late William Morgan Edwards and Clarice Cornwell Edwards.

The youngest of three brothers, Howard was reared in Cherryville, NC and graduated from John Chavis High School with the distinction of salutatorian of his class. During his teenage years in Cherryville, he was an outstanding pitcher for one of the first integrated baseball leagues and after high school, he attended NC A&T University.

As a young man, he met and married Elizabeth Brooks, his high school sweetheart. They were blessed with two children and one grandson.

During his life, he was an extremely devoted husband and father. Howard also was a great provider and protector of his family; working over 28 years with PPG Industries before retiring.

Later in life, Howard became a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Forest City, NC where he worked faithfully to further the ministry. Known for his outgoing personality, he truly “never met a stranger.” He enjoyed traveling, golf and photography. One of his favorite pastimes was completing crossword puzzles.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Brooks Edwards and two brothers, William Morgan Edwards Jr. and Van Wyck Edwards.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, La Vondra Farquharson of Charlotte, NC and Dr. H. Jamaal Edwards of Shelby, NC; one grandson, William Farquharson of Charlotte, NC and a host of family and friends.

Due to recent coronavirus state guidelines limiting the size of gatherings, the service for Mr. Edwards will be private. He may be viewed on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Shiloh Baptist Church from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM with a reception of friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the church. The family will be meeting at 611 Dellinger Road Shelby, NC.



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To the Edward's family , I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing . He was a classmate for 12 years at John Chavis . We Share seeing the first man to set foot on the moon . He was. in the hospital without a tv and I brought my small black and white tv around 3am we sat in his room to watch the landing . I thought of him often . He was a special friend , someone you could count on. Maybe one day I will get the chance to meet you. Phyllis Lomick McDowell9

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Sorry for your loss rev.Edwards

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Believing that God will give you peace and comfort during this time You all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Sharpe Family, Shelby NC

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To the Edwards family, sadden to hear of Howard passing. we grew up together in cherryville N.C. we were classmates from first grade until we graturated from John Chavis High School class of 1966.RIP my friend. Jacqueline(sellia) Farley Link.

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To the Edwards Family may the peace that come from the memories of love shared,comfort you now and in the days ahead.i grew up with Howard on south mountain street in cherry ville N.c. we played together were class mates from frist thru twelf grade graturated

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Condolences to the Edwards Family. nancy Roverts Gwendolyn Roberts Berry,Bobby Roberts Bayonne N.J. North Brunswick N.J.

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Condolences to the Edward's Family

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