Edsel Wayne Edwards

Edsel Wayne Edwards, 74, of Clanton died Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Hatley Health Care, Clanton. He was born on Thursday, July 6, 1939 in Alabama, Son of the late Albert R. Edwards and the late Lera Patterson. Surviving are his Sister, Willodean (Bill) Wright of Bloomington, IL; Maternal Aunt, Bertie Bryant of Clanton, AL; Cousin, Frances Jones of Clanton, AL. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Albert & Lera Edwards. Edsel will be greatly missed by his housemates from the Civitan Home, Clanton and his classmates at the Mitchell Center, Calera. Edsel attended Sunday School at the First United Methodist Church of Clanton. A very special thanks to all the past and present employees of Chilton/Shelby Mental Health who became Edsel's extended family. And a thank you to Hatley Health Care where Edsel resided this past year. Friends will be received from 5-7, Monday, November 4, 2013 at Martin Funeral Home. Services will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at Martin Chapel. Interment will follow in Midway Memorial Gardens, Jemison. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences on the guest registry for the family at our website. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com