of Conway, AR
September 23, 1939 - September 12, 2023
Freddie L. Edwards, 83, of Conway passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. He was born September 23, 1939 in Bee Branch, AR to the late Clifton and Helen Corene Sohn Edwards. Freddie was also preceded in death by his wife of over 52 years, Lola Huggins Edwards. Also, his siblings, Thomas Edwards, Nela Clements, Neva Stell Edwards, Shelby Burkett, Kella Tester, Donna Stoker, Lewis Don Edwards and Chuck Edwards.
Freddie is survived by his children, Steven Edwards, Shawna Edwards DuPont, Christopher Edwards; siblings, Anna Cotton, Betty Meeks and Rick Edwards; grandchildren, William DuPont, Cole DuPont, Rachel Edwards, Andrew DuPont, Reed Edwards and Lakin Edwards and a host of nieces; nephews and extended family.
Freddie was a longtime member of Liberty Church of Christ and retired after 40 plus years of employment as a Plant Superintendent at Finkbieners in Little Rock. He enjoyed fishing with his children and grandchildren and being outside working on his land and taking care of his cattle. Most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Freddie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be from 6pm to 8pm Thursday, September 14th at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. A graveside service will be held at 11am Friday, September 15th at Pee Dee Cemetery, Hwy 365 Pee Dee Rd., Clinton, AR 72031. Serving as pallbearers will be Steven Edwards, Shawna Edwards DuPont, Christopher Edwards, William DuPont, Cole DuPont and Andrew DuPont.
To the Family: I was saddened to hear of Freddy's passing. I admired Freddy from the first time we played basketball against each other. He was a good player but more so as a friend. I grew up next door to Lola and she was a cheer leader and she rode home with me, being able to drop her off at home. Our prayers are with the family!!!!
Mr. Edwards will be missed and Becky and I extend our sympathy and prayers to the family. One more of the wonderful parents we were blessed to grow up with in Meadow Park.
So sorry for your loss. I am a cousin of Freddie but haven't seen him in several years. Corene was a very special person and she was a good mother. GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS.