of Harrison, AR
September 3, 1945 - June 18, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Edwards, who departed this life peacefully on June 18, 2025 at the age of 79. Ray was born September 3, 1945 in McAllister, Oklahoma to Edward and Marles Edwards.
Ray received his life's call to preach at the age of 16. At 19, he married the love of his life, Anna Marie Estes. Together, they embarked on faith and service. Ray received his Master of Divinty and has served as pastor, teacher, missionary and author. Marie has been his constant rock and prayer warrior. Their Ministry has continued for 60 years.
Ray was a devoted father to Angie and Tony and a proud ''Poppy'' to Shelby and Maddie. He we be dearly missed.
Visitation was held at Burlington Baptist Church on Monday, June 23, 2025.
The funeral service was held at Burlington Baptist Church on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Interment was in Burlington Cemetery.
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29 Condolence(s)
Gayla and Bill Peasley
Friday, June 27, 2025
Bro Ray was an exceptional man of God. A true blessing to all who met him. Loved hearing him preach. Sending prayers and love to his family.
Kristal Farmer (Miller)
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
I loved Ray and the whole Edwards family. Tony and Angie were great friends while they were in Manchester Ky at Lyttleton Baptist Church. Ray was the first person who showed me a Holy Spirt filled experience. He had a heart of gold and I can still imagine his beautiful rendition of Fill my cup Lord. He was an inspiration to me as a younger Christian and I will always be grateful for his well timed place in my life.
Rick & Beverly Taylor
Monday, June 23, 2025
Thank you for your life of Christian service. You married my wife and me and preached my father in laws funeral. We loved you and find strength knowing that you too have all the answers now. 🙌
Mike & Sharon McCoy
Monday, June 23, 2025
So sorry to hear this; both my wife and I knew Ray and Marie since before college days. We will be keeping Marie and family in our prayers.
Jequita Smith and family
Sunday, June 22, 2025
We loved pastor Ray and his family so much we were all so blessed to know him he was my first pastor I can remember going to Manchester church he was always so sweet and kind and loving to all of us my you always remember him this way too to the family he leaves behind may God bless you always remember he loved you so much rip pastor Ray
Gene and Nancy Rose
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Sending love and prayers for comfort for the family.
Connie Edwards Vanbockern
Sunday, June 22, 2025
God Bless our precious cousin. He was one of the bright spots of our large family. Our dad especially loved and appreciated his devotion and commitment to the Baptist ministry. He was,a wonderful gifted speaker of Gods word! We will miss you!
Roy&Linda Scarrow
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Praying for you all.Raymond was our Pastor at Rock Springs.Ray is singing now in Heaven
Will & Beverly Rogers
Sunday, June 22, 2025
We are so very sorry for your loss. Pastor Ray was a wonderful man of God. Always, since our days at Lyttleton, he has held a special place in our hearts.
Becky Campbell
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Special prayers for the family. He will be missed.
Scott Peters
Sunday, June 22, 2025
I remember his time at First Baptist in Berryville. I was only a kid but he was always kind and preached the Word. I have fond memories of hanging out with Tony and Angie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sara Allen
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Marie and family so sorry about your loss. I have so many good memories about our time at Rock Springsl and how we may have been young we had the time to grow together and share our love for God and for you and Raymond
Mike Bishop
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Shared time each Tuesday morning in prayer meeting. I always looked forward to his teaching and Zi love his heart for the Lord.
Denise Hadley
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Marie, and family, please know we love you and are praying for you. We share such beautiful memories of your time at Rock Springs, and are so thankful for the wonderful friendship made during that time that has lasted all these years. God bless you and comfort you. Heaven's choir gained another beautiful voice!
Yours in Christ, the Hadley family
Philip and Laurie Dunham
Sunday, June 22, 2025
We are so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He was a dear friend. He can now worship God with Sam Dunham again. Our hearts go out to Marie. We love you!
Susan (Hedrick) Parton
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Anna Sue, Marie and family my prayers are with you all during this time. With all my Love Susan
Roland and Linda Choate
Sunday, June 22, 2025
No finer man have we known than Ray Edwards. He walked with us and guided us during some difficult times as well as remaining a good friend. He and Marie were faithful followers of Christ. He will be dearly missed. Prayers for his dear family.
Shirley Miles. (uebe)
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Anna, our sympathy for you and families. Have known you both all your lives. You have been such loyal Christians. God comfort you in your times of grief. My love and prayers are with you.
Shirley Miles. (Uebe)
Joe luney
Saturday, June 21, 2025
So sorry for the family.
Sheila Maberry
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Praying blessings from God for the family during this time of loss. Just know you will be with him again one day.
Louella Smith
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Used to work at the Passion Play in the Art Gallery. Tamara Smith is my daughter, she married David McMellon who also worked there. He is our pastor now at Towering Oaks Church.
So sorry to hear about Ray.
Cynthia ‘Sam’ Printup-Hatms
Saturday, June 21, 2025
I am SO thankful that God allowed our paths to meet. Ray has been such an inspiration and great teacher for me. I wish there could have been more time for me to learn from him. He especially meant so much to my late husband, and now they’re both in the presence of the Lord.
And so Marie, our hearts will probably always feel an aching, but what anticipating joy knowing we will see the love of our lives when we someday join them!
Jim & Sarah Brisco
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Great man!
Delton Beall
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Marie and family, we extend our prayers of comfort and hope to you. The Gospel he lived and preached is real now more than ever. I’m thankful that God allowed our paths cross in the early days of our ministries. Ray was an encourager to me. May our God continue to sustain you now and in the days to come.
Walt & Pat Hacker
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Praying for you. We Love you. Ray was a blessing to us.
He was the best. Had a heart for people and Love for missions.
May you each be comforted by the presence of God.
Dan Buffington
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Dear Marie and family.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Ray was a wonderful friend and brother in Christ. I so enjoyed our time together in church and Bible class and the visit we had at your home.
We will certainly miss Ray but take comfort in knowing that we will see him again in our Heavenly home with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
God Bless you all and may God give you peace and comfort at this time.
In Christian love. Dan
Steve Davidson
Friday, June 20, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Ray was an encourager and friend. May God richly bless you all
Rita Z Fowble
Friday, June 20, 2025
he was a great guy. i really enjoyed him all my life. Marie I am so sorry for your loss
Russell Goins
Friday, June 20, 2025
We will be praying for you all, brother Ray left us with good memories until we meet again.
Love, Russell &
Darlene Goins