Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home
Cecil P. Edwards-Obituary
Run:Monday, March 11, 2002
Marion-Cecil P. Edwards, 90, died 10:08 P.M., Friday, March 8, 2002 at Parkway Manor in Marion.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Ivan Ryan & Rev. William Beasley officiating. Burial will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion.
Visitation will be Monday evening from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home.
Memorials may take the form of contributions to the Arnold View Freewill Baptist Church. Memorial envelopes are available at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home.
Mr. Edwards was born January 24, 1912 in Williamson County to Oscar & Josie (Howerton) Edwards Cantrell.
He married Fern Beasley on April 1, 1934 in Williamson County. She died February 9, 1999.
Mr. Edwards was a retired coal miner and farmer. He was a member of Arnold View Freewill Baptist Church. He was also a member of the UMWA.
Survivors Include:
Son & Daughter In Law: Paul E. & Nancy E. Edwards of Marion
Daughter & Son In Law: Norma & Deon Bennett of Marion
Six Grandchildren: Paul, Jr. & Sylvia Edwards of Marion
Jeff & Elizabeth Edwards of Marion
Matthew Edwards of West Frankfort
Jan & David Watson of Grand Chain, IL.
Tammy & Terry Faulkner of Marion
Tim & Carla Bennett of Vienna, IL.
Several Great Grandchildren
Several Great Great Grandchildren
Two Brothers: Jessie Edwards of Creal Springs, IL.
Ralph Cantrell of Marion
Brother In Law: Gene Beasley of Sun City, AZ.
Sister In Law: Lorene Darnell of Peorial, IL
Also survived by several nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, & step brother Ray Cantrell
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