Obituary of Walter Pearce Edwards

Mr. Pearce Edwards, Age 90, (January 30, 1927) of Auburndale passed away Tuesday July 18, at his residence. Mr. Edwards was a native of Hinsonton, Georgia and had been a resident of our community since 1932 coming from Georgia. He was former owner and operator of Edwards Brothers Sanitation Service. He was a member and deacon at Berea Baptist Church, former member, deacon and choir director at both Eastside Baptist Church and Dixie Highway Baptist Church. Was a former member of the Woodman of the World. He was preceded in death by his parents and 6 brothers and 6 sisters. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Maureen Edwards of Auburndale; 2 daughters Marilyn Withrow of Denver, CO. and Lou Ann Edwards of Lakeland; 3 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren.