Howard Edwards, Jr., 1925-2003

   The Rev. Howard Edwards, Jr. retired since 1992, died Nov. 13, 2003. He began his ministerial career in 1957 at the Botetourt Charge. He went on to serve Buckingham, Boydton, Batesville, Dinwiddie, Craddockville-Belle Haven, Northumberland, Bellevue, Melrose Avenue, Grace in Danville, Providence in York County, and Page.

  While he was at Boydton he worked with the Volunteer Fire Department for four years. He also was a member of the Volunteer Rescue Squad while he served at Dinwiddie.

  He worked with the police as police chaplain while he was at Danville. He also was a member of the Ruritan Club for a number of years. He was elected Zone Governor for one year.

  He went on disability leave in 1987. Survivors include his wife Reba; sons Paul Edwards and the Rev. Bob Edwards, pastor of Memorial UMC in Tappahannock; daughters Rebecca Tate and Mary Walters; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.