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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