The Obituary

Solomon Edwards, Sr. was born on December 4, 1958 to the late Cleveland Henry and Annie Lee Edwards. He graduated from Brooks County High School in Quitman, GA in 1977. He was a faithful member at Mt. Calvary Universal Holiness Church where he joined under the leadership of the late Pastor Mamie Lee Gordon. He continued to serve as a deacon under the leadership of his oldest son, Pastor Solomon Edwards, Jr.

Siblings that preceded him in death is the late Annie Mae Hill, Edna Mae Smith, Nathaniel Edwards & Henry Edwards, Jr.

Solomon was well known for his vocal gift, which he used to praise God. He was a talented bass guitar player. He had a humble spirit. He learned to perfect the bass guitar at an early age with family oriented groups such as: The Mighty Gospel Clouds, The Edwards Brothers and he concluded with Coco and The Chosen Ones. He was a recording artist. He never met a stranger. He always met others with a smile.

Solomon leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Linda Edwards. Three sons; Pastor Solomon Edwards, Jr. (LaRhonda) of Warner Robins, GA., Lindell Edwards (Tiffany) of New Market, Alabama, Andre Edwards of (Huntsville, Alabama). His grandchildren; Jalin Edwards of Huntsville, Alabama, Jordyn Donnell of Huntsville, Alabama, Shiloh Edwards of New Market, Alabama, Averie Edwards of Warner Robins, GA and Christian Edwards of Warner Robins, GA. One brother; Pastor Donald Edwards (Mary) of Sparks, GA. Five sisters; Dorothy Outen of Birmingham, Alabama, Helen Edwards of Morven, GA, Martha McKinnon (Min. James McKinnon) of Morven, GA, Doris Layton (Vincent) of Hopkins, SC. Delores McFadden (Jimmy) of Columbia, SC. Four sister-in-laws: Doris Head of Barney, GA, Patricia Christian of Dixie, GA, Gloria Christian of Valdosta, GA and Sandra Presley (Willie) of Albany, GA. Three brothers-in-law; Larry Christian (Vernita) of Dixie, GA, Allen Christian (Diane) of Lawrenceville, GA and Marty Christian (Stephanie) of Thomasville, GA. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends. Special thank you goes to Dr. Brian C. Griner and Dr. S. Bidyasan and the entire Pearlman Cancer Center Staff in Valdosta, GA.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 at 11AM at Ernest Lawson Park in Morven, GA with Apostle Julia Berry, eulogist. Burial will follow in North End Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday at the Stevens-McGhee Chapel from 3PM-7PM. Visit our website on Friday to view a livestream of the celebration. Continue to keep the Edwards Family in your daily thoughts and prayers.