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Obituary For Leslie Copeland Edwards III
Mr. Leslie Copeland Edwards, III was born on August 18, 1957, in Spartanburg, SC. He was the only child of the late Daisy Littlejohn Edwards and Leslie Copeland Edwards, II. After a short illness, God called him home to rest on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. His family fondly called him “Eddie” because males in the family were named either Leslie or Copeland. Some friends called him “Fast or Fast Eddie”. All who knew and loved him described him as sweet, kind, witty, high-spirited, charming, and genuine.
Eddie joined Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church as a child. He attended Spartanburg District 7 schools and graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1975.
After graduating from high school, he attended SC State University as an engineering major. Upon leaving college, he joined the Norfolk Southern family as engineer trainee. At the time of death he was employed with Magna in Spartanburg County. He thoroughly enjoyed his position and excelled quickly. He was well liked and respected by his coworkers and supervisors. Being the oldest on his shift, his younger co-workers fondly referred to him as “Unc” or “Pops”.
One of his greatest desires was to share his story with younger adults; however, it was his story to share. What we know is that Eddie gave his life to Christ promising to continue to share his wit, his laughter, and his testimony so that others might understand the joy of living a peaceful life. Eddie could light up a room with his presence in a matter of minutes. His children and grandchildren loved and adored him. His family and his extended family awaited his famous stories often discussing and determining what was fact and what was fiction. Again, his kindness had no limits.
He understood his shortcomings and had embarked upon a journey of self-awareness and self-improvement. Most importantly, he had put his hand in God’s hands.
Although he was preceded in death by his mother Daisy Littlejohn Edwards, he is survived by his father Leslie Copeland Edwards, II and his step-mother Mary; two sons, Michael Mallory (Ashley) of Spartanburg and Copeland Bryce Dunaway of Boone, NC ; a daughter, Ashley Sharmaine Rowland of Spartanburg; six grandchildren: Amariah Sanai Drummond, Carsten Emory Gilliam, Jacson Mallory, Michael Mallory, Jr., Marlow Ferguson, Jr., and Alahnea Williams of Spartanburg; two step-brothers, Faron(Tylisha) of Spartanburg, and Michael (Maranda) Jackson of Clarksville, TN; beloved aunts, Tonie Edwards Williams, Barbara E. Rogers, and Dorothy E. Williams; and first cousins/brothers Donald Pearson (Carolyn), Phillip Pearson and Ricky Rogers(Janice) ; first cousin/sister Beverly Rice and a devoted and loving significant partner, Frances Jones of Spartanburg along with a host of other family and friends.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 502 S Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg, SC. Burial will be in the Lincoln Memorial Gardens, 2256 Cannons Campground Rd., Drayton, SC.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC.
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To Eddie Edwards my true friend and cousin second I am going to miss you rest In peace and was a pleasure sharing your life with us gone but will not be forgotten smile God Bless you John Henry Linder Jr
My condolences to the Family I met you many years ago never knew your name Leslie I just knew Fast Eddie. Lol you were a joy funny and smooth. You and McGee will be dancing and laughing in heaven. Rest in Pardise.
It was a pleasure to meet you Mr. Big Stuff. You and my cousin Frances sure showed me a wonderful time during my visit. I was looking forward to repaying your hospitality when yaw'll traveled to Maryland. Rest in peace. Jacqueline Richardson
I don't know where to begin. You gave me the most precious gift any man could ever give . Copeland.. . You saved my life more than once.. Always made me laugh and I know that your presence will always be on this Earth. May your light forever shine through your children and grand children. I'll never forget you my dear friend. Always and forever.. Christina...
Our Condolences Michael Mallory and the Edward family🙏🏾🕊️Tony and Lynn Foster
To the Edwards family my condolences 💐 so sorry for your passing of Eddie he was a good friend to everyone that he met he will be missed my prayers are with his family and friends .
To the Edwards family my condolences 💐 so sorry for your passing of Eddie he was a good friend to everyone that he met he will be missed my prayers are with his family and friends .
RIP, fast Eddie,I will definitely miss you
RIP, fast Eddie,I will definitely miss you
My deepest sympathy to the family. Eddie and Daisey captured my heart many years ago. RIP 😔 Ava
RIP my friend. Love shorty
My condolences to The Edward's Family. May God comfort you all during this difficult time. Fast Eddie as he was affectionately known as will truly be missed. Gone but Never will be Forgotten. Forever in my ❤️. BJ
LOVE YOU EDDIE,REST MY FRIEND. LULU.
Rest in Peace my Brother. We had some great times. You will be missed. You Brother Leroy Hymes. One Love
EDDIE,REST EASY MY TRUE AND BEST FRIEND FOREVER,GOING TO MISS YOU,LOVE YOU SO MUCH,SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE.
Prayers 🙏🙏🙌🙏 and condolences to my friend who always kept me laughing every time we would meet. My friend take your rest. Trudy Woodruff
With deepest sympathy from Lincoln and Mailyn
My heart aches so much unk im truly gonna miss you. U done left me here wit the crazy folk at magna. I always looked forward to coming to work and have u at the next station cutting a fool providing laughs and yelling a hunnad moooo. You were a great man. Your family are my my prayer from Redd and the Pitts family's
I love you forever and after that ❤️- poopoo
This one took the wind out of me literally! I miss you so much, I love you Forever
Wish our greatest sympathies to the family and all of Leslie's friends. He will be greatly missed by his Magna family. - Magna Seating South Carolina
EDDIE may you RIP my son Dennis Jr told me when you started working with him you approach him about his name. He called and told me how you shared memories of us growing up and we were family because of our fathers(Nap@Cop) Glad you got to know him and he really admire you. Now take your. BOW and RIP MUCH LOVE Dennis Gibson.
I love you daddy. Copeland
My condolences and peace to the family. Rogers family.
Eddie Edwards, What to Say, Gone to soon, My Prayers and Condolences 💐 from my family, We will miss even though we didn't see you all the time, Memories goes back, When you were in my life, And Enjoyed some CRAZY good times... You will rise when Jesus Christ calls John 5:28,29 , Acts 24:15... Into a Beautiful PARADISE, Hope to see you there, You will Forever be in our hearts ❤️ and Ashley will be us as well... "Never be forgotten" Marva and Keyln🙏🏽🙏🏽💐💐💐🙏🏽🙏🏽
Forever a friend, filling a room with so much light and laughter. Eddie will truly be missing. Prayers and condolences to the family
May u rest in peace. Tank walker
Missing you why did you have to go so soon Eddie 😢? Guy Vernon Tanner
So sorry for your lost my prayers goes out to the family 👪 Guy Vernon Tanner 🙏
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