Dr. Larry D. Edwards, age 82 died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Jackson, TN after a
brief illness. He was born to the parents of Richard and Ann Hare Edwards in
Macomb, IL. He retired as Doctor of Medicine and was retired from the Army
Medical Corps as a Colonel and was a Gulf War Veteran. He enjoyed studying the
Bible, and would read his Bible in Hebrew and Greek, loved to travel, and loved
his family and the work God gave him to do.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ann Will Edwards of Jackson, TN; one son,
Elliott (Sara) Edwards of Irondale, AL; two daughters, Sharon (Sean) Evans of
Jackson, TN; and Elizabeth (Tim) Stratton of Jackson, TN; four grandchildren,
Peyton Stratton, Emily Stringfellow, Rachel Anderson, and Lauren Edwards; four
Great-grandchildren, McKenna Edwards, Jake Anderson, Tinsley Anderson, and
Blair Edwards; and one sister, Patricia Holden. He was preceded in death by his
parents and one sister, Marcella Edwards and a brother Marshall.
Memorial Contributions can be made to I-Tec-INC. 10575 SW 147 th Circle,
Dunnellon, FL 34432 or RIFA (Regional Interfaith Association LLC) P.O. Box 2301,
Jackson, TN 38302
SERVICES: A short service of celebration of his life will occur in the chapel at
Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads, TN at 1:30 p.m. on
July 8, 2019 before the Inurnment Committal Service with full Military Honors.
Arrington Funeral Directors, 148 W. University Parkway, 731-668-1111
www.arringtonfuneralgroup.com