of Saint Rose, LA
October 29, 1964 - December 18, 2020
Alvin Lewis Edwards, age 56 of Saint Rose, Louisiana passed from this life on Friday, December 18th, 2020. He was born in Pensacola, Florida on October 29th, 1964 to Alvin Lewis Edwards Sr. and Pearl Agnus Duncan Edwards.
Alvin was a United States Army Veteran. He proudly served our country from 1986 until 1993 as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems Mechanic. He was awarded the Kuwait Liberation Medal, a Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars and the National Defense Medal. Alvin graduated from Marshall High School and after his service to our country he began work in the oil fields. Alvin worked many aspects of this field from a floor hand, assistant driller, derrick hand, motorman, driller and lastly became a Federal oil well inspector with the Department of the Interior. He worked this job until his death. Alvin enjoyed relaxing at home, watching movies and going to garage sales and antique shops.
Survivors include his son, Mason Edwards of Plano, Texas; his fiancee, Deborah Dunn of New Orleans, Louisiana; four sisters, Linda Edwards of Oahu, Hawaii, Karen Edwards of Tupelo, Mississippi, Donna Looney of Greers Ferry, Arkansas and Kim Keathly of Formosa, Arkansas; nieces and nephews, Shelly Rubial, Johnny Smith, Brandy Fortune, Thurman Hogue, Haley Beth Hogue and Macy Pearl Jenkins; and great nephew, Jackson Riley Rose.
Alvin is preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Lewis Edwards and Pearl Agnus Duncan.
Graveside services for Alvin will be 12:00 PM Thursday, December 31st, 2020 at Marshall Memorial Gardens in Marshall, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Thurman Hogue, Johnny Smith, Romey Jenkins, Kelly Smith, Jug Busbee and Charles England.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we are practicing social distancing at our graveside services and all patrons are required to provide and wear their own masks. Anyone with underlying health conditions are advised to please stay home. You may sign our online guestbook on our website: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall
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31 Condolence(s)
Kelly Buchanan
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
To Alvin Edwards Family:
I'm so sorry. I send my condolences and prayers for healing to Alvin's family. I just found out on a weird hunch and search thinking what happened to "Ed", that's what we called him in the 1st and the 1/5th at Fort Hood. He came to Galveston a couple of years ago and I missed him. On the phone, we laughed, we both had bought a new 2014 white Mustang. We lost touch when my phone number changed.
He was one of my M88, (Recovery Track) buddies from Fort Hood. We use to spend a lot of time together. He came to my House in Clyde, Texas and met my parents. Ed and I played a lot of "Spades" as partners and we whipped everyone that sat down at the table; usually an Army cot. He use to tell me stories about the Arkansas creek banks and fishing while we were in Iraq and how tall the weed would grow; which was very comforting at the time. He wasn't like anyone I had ever met before. I'll never forget him. Thank you! and may God rest your soul in peace my brother.
Kelly Buchanan -
Ed called me "Buck"
Kimberly E Criddle
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Alvin's passing. I worked with him in New Orleans. He had a great personality and made working at the district enjoyable.
My condolences to his family. He will be missed.
Kimberly Criddle
Former Coworker at
BSEE-New Orleans District
Lynard Carter
Monday, January 4, 2021
On behalf of the U.S. Department of Interion; Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, New Orleans District, Well Operations Section; we offer our deepest sympathy to Alvin’s family and friends. We enjoyed working with him, he was a great guy, great attitude and a good worker. We will sincerely miss him and his infectious smile; may God bless his soul and God bless his family during this time of bereavement.
Lynard Carter
Well Operation Section Chief
New Orleans District
U.S. Department of Interior
Carl Bohling
Monday, January 4, 2021
I am truly sorry for your loss. Alvin will be missed by all that knew him. My sincere condolences to his family.
Carl Bohling
BSEE New Orleans District
Bruce Stewart
Thursday, December 31, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with Alvin’s many friends and family. He will be missed by many.
Shirley & Cliff Ragland
Thursday, December 31, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family
Patsy Mccutcheon
Thursday, December 31, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family
Janet Tinsley
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Alvin you will be missed by so many of your family and friends.. I have so many memories of our younger days. I was always excited when we would get to come to Arkansas to visit everyone. Love and prayers for all the family! Love Janet Fay
Ann Dunn
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Alvin was engaged to our daughter an had become part of our family. Our hearts are broken. They were to be married after Christmas . He will always be in our heart. God be with Mason
Cathy Jo Austin
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Praying for your family during this sad time. Alvin was always a joy to be around. May God bring you all peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Albert & Anna(Rainbolt) Maze
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to your families at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Earl G. " Jerry" Roy Jr.
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Alvin and myself became good friends not long after his arrival to our BSEE family. I will always remember his easy demeanor and funny laugh. We traded barbs many times, always in good humor.
I'll miss you my friend. (RIP). J.Roy.
Kerry Smith
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Rest In Peace my friend. You will be missed.
Debbie (Padilla) Ackerson
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for you family!
Brandy HUFF
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
This just came as such a surprise. You may be gone but never forgotten. My last trip up was basically me and kids hanging out with you and I am glad we had the time we did.Love you always Uncle Alvin
Debbie Watts and Craig Coffey
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Holli Brannon
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Our deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones during this difficult time. Alvin held a special place with my family, and he will be great missed. Sending love and prayers.
Rita Lewis and Lorlene Bernadas
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
We were heartbroken to hear of Alvin's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Deborah, his son Mason and the entire Edwards family. It was a joy working with Alvin, who was always kind and pleasant. We will miss his smile and easy-going personality.
With deepest sympathy,
Rita Lewis and Lorlene Bernadas
BSEE New Orleans District
Peggy Adams
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Thinking of the Edwards family in my prayers.
Laura Miller
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. Alvin was a good friend and one of a kind, he will be greatly missed
Angie Pemberton Johnson
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
I’m so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patti Bohannon
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
I’m so sorry for your loss! Alvin has gone too soon! Prayers for the family. Peace and acceptance are prayers as well! Love you guys!
Wendel & Valorie Passmore
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
So very sorry for your loss! Alvin was a funny man and he loved Mason dearly!! Prayers for all!!ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
Natha Davis
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss,,may god be with you all.
Chris Brown
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Alvin was an amazing person, an entertaining coworker and a person I called my friend. I am still in shock over his passing..... He will be truly missed.
Prayers for his family and loved ones..
Chris Brown
BSEE NOLA District Inspector
Lisa Jones Stewart
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. Love and Prayers
David Trocquet Sr
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
I worked closely with Alvin during the COVID-19 pandemic overseeing our screening protocol to safely inspect offshore well operations in our office's area of responsibility. During that time, I got to know Alvin more on a personal level and found him to be very friendly and engaging. I will miss Alvin terribly and offer my sincere condolences to Deborah, Alvin's son, all his sisters, and extended family. Rest in peace Alvin; our New Orleans District family mourns for our loss.
Leshia Baxter
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
My thought and prayers are with the family . When I think of Alvin I see that big smile he always had .
Diane Butler Bohannon
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Prayers and condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss.
Thomas Meyer
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Alvin was a friendly and Intelligent coworker and friend.
I enjoyed working together with Alvin. I will miss him deeply.
Thomas Meyer
Petroleum Engineer
New Orleans District Operations - OCS
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
United States Department of the Interior
Donald and Jeanette Flowers
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
We are so very sorry about Alvin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.