William A. (Billy) Edwards Obituary

William A. (Billy) Edwards attended Zanesville High School in Zanesville, OH. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about William A. (billy) Edwards.

Graduation Year	Class of 1963
Date of Passing	Jun 21, 2009
About	William A. Edwards "Billy", 63, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Autumn Care Nursing Home. William, known to everyone as "Billy", was born on September 2, 1945 to the union of Arley and Rana Edwards of Zanesville, Ohio where he grew up. Billy joined the U.S. Army, August 30, 1965 and served in Vietnam and was honorably discharged October 27, 1968. Billy was a carpenter and an insulator by trade, and worked in construction. He enjoyed fishing, sports and loved to go the race track. In addition to his parents; Bill was preceded in death by one sister; two brothers; and one brother-in-law. William is survived by his wife, Delores Edwards; one daughter, Stacey (Mike) Callahan; one step-son, Larry (Misty) Mayle; two grandchildren, Blake and Paris Callahan; four step-grandchildren, Austin, Akeem, Alena and Admire Mayle; three sisters, Karen (James) Knox of Hot Spring Village, AR, Saundra Edwards of Zanesville and Anne Harper of Navarre, Ohio; one sister-in-law, Jane Edwards; a host nieces, nephews and cousins; devoted friend, Judy King of their home; friends, Frank Harris and Butch Smith.