Kenneth C. Edwards' Obituary
Kenneth C. Edwards, 82 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away at St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Louis, MO. He was born in Dent County, MO, the son of the late Carl and Daphnia (Grogan) Edwards. Kenneth was retired from Cerro Copper, Sauget, IL, and was a 40 yr. member of Westview Baptist Church, Belleville, IL. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Olieta (Russell) Edwards. They were married on November 11, 1949, at Salem, MO.
VisitationFriday, February 08, 2013 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Lawlor Funeral Home, and& Saturday, February 09, 2013 9:00 am - 10:00 am, at the Westview Baptist Church, Belleville, IL
ServicesSaturday, February 9, 2013, 10:00 amWestview Baptist ChurchBelleville, IL
IntermentNorth Lawn CemeterySpring Creek East Township, Salem, MO
Memorial Contribution SuggestionsWestview Baptist Church - Building Fund, 2500 Sullivan Drive, Belleville, IL 62226
SurvivorsWife, Olieta (Russell) Edwards of Columbia, ILDaughter, Penni (John) Barrett of Tulsa, OKDaughter, Karen (Noel) Patterson of Homewood, ILSon, Jeffrey (Karen) Edwards of Bridgeton, MOSon, John (Robin Jaeggi) Edwards of Glen Carbon, ILDaughter, Celia (David) Gutierrez of San Antonio, TXDaughter, Darla (Bob) Toenjes of Columbia, ILGrandchildren, Jason Barrett, Audrey Patterson, Kimberly Edwards, Jacob Edwards, Samuel, Rachel, and Philip Pecaro, and Jessica and Kenneth Prosser Other relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death ByBrother, Wilber EdwardsSister, Naomia Asbridge
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