General Information

Birth
22 OCT 1908
Strickler, Washington County, Arkansas
Death
28 JAN 1984
Burial
Bug Schuffle Cemetery, Washington County, Strickler, Arkansas

Notes

Charley C. Edwards, Jr

86 of Prairie Grove passed away Monday, January 14, 2019.

He was born August 5, 1932 to Charles and Elsie Cantrell Edwards, who have preceded him in death.

He was also preceded in death, by his wife of 37 years Bobbie Fran Edwards; his wife of 16 years Carole McClellan Edwards; his brother J.D. Edwards of Prairie Grove; brother Billy Edwards of Cedarville and Sister Neva Fears of Alma.

Charley was a Veteran of the Korean War (Army) and was proud of his service for his Country. He worked most of his life for the Federal Government, with 43 years being Postmaster at Canehill, AR.

Charley was most at peace working in his very large gardens over the years, watching his grandsons play sports and hunting and fishing with his grandsons. His favorite things to do were bowling, hunting, watching Nascar races, and any sport on T.V. Charley lived for his three grandsons, he was the greatest “Pops” ever and played a big part in their upbringing.

Charley is survived by his daughter, Kandy and son-in-law, Richard Cooper of Lincoln, AR; three grandsons, Tony Price and wife April Price of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Clint Price and wife Jennifer Price of Lincoln, AR and Lance Price and wife, Michele Price of Lincoln, AR; nine great-grandchildren, Aaron and Torie Price of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Kelton Price of Farmington, Washington County, Arkansas/UCA Conway, Kellar, Korbin and Khloe Price of Lincoln, AR and Paxton, Zander and Bexlee Price of Lincoln, AR; two step-sons, Dallas McClellan and family of Prairie Grove, Arkansas and Shawn McClellan and family of Canehill, AR; step-granddaughter, Lisa Cooper of Farmington, Washington County, Arkansas; brother, Cliff Edwards and wife, Jean of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, sister, Shirley La Rue and husband Ray of Figure Five, AR, sister Marie Barnes Gooch of Alma, AR; several nieces, nephews, cousins, sister-in-laws, and friends.

Charley had decided to be cremated and he will be interred in the National Cemetery in Fayetteville, AR. He will be joined by his daughter (Kandy) and son-in-law (Richard, a Navy Veteran) when their days on earth are done.

Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 18, 2019 - 10:00 a.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home, 115 N. Neal St., Prairie Grove, Arkansas.

Parents

John Robert Edwards
- Father
1876 - 1963
Birth
1876
Death
1963
Bertie Eula Stephens
- Mother
1883 - 1970
Birth
1883
Death
1970

Spouse

Elsie L. Cantrell
- Wife
1908 - 1989
Birth
27 SEP 1908
Rosedale, Arkansas
Death
20 MAY 1989
Alma, Crawford County, Arkansas
Burial
Bug Schuffle Cemetery, Washington County, Strickler, Arkansas

Children

Clifford Edwards
- Son
Birth
22 APR 1942
Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas
Johnny Dale Edwards
- Son
1929 - 1981
Birth
19 NOV 1929
Strickler, Washington County, Arkansas
Death
8 JUL 1981
Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas
Burial
10 JUL 1981
Bug Scuffle Cemetery, Washington County, Strickler, Arkansas
Charley C. Edwards
- Son
1932 - 2019
Birth
5 AUG 1932
Death
14 JAN 2019
Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas
Neva Lea Edwards
- Daughter
1937 - 2006
Birth
2 JUN 1937
Death
12 FEB 2006
Burial
Dripping Springs Cemetery, Crawford County, Arkansas