FREEMAN SPUR- Tommy Loyd Edwards, 18, of Freeman Spur, died at 9:00pm on Tuesday October 25, 2005 due to injuries sustained in a bicycle accident.
Tommy was born on December 5, 1986 in Carbondale, IL. He is the son of Elsie E. and Scotty McClure of Freeman Spur, IL.
Tommy attended the First Pentecostal Church in Herrin. He loved to fish with his brother and special cousins, James Edwards and Jimmy McClure. His goal was to serve his country in the United States Armed Forces. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends and will be forever in their hearts.
Survivors include-
Parents- Elsie E. and Scotty McClure- Freeman Spur, IL
Brother- Scott McClure- Freeman Spur, IL
Sister- Monica McClure- Freeman Spur, IL
Grandmother- Elsie Edwards- Herrin, IL
Step-Grandfather and dear friend- Ronald Masterson- Herrin, IL
Grandfather- Bill Leon Edwards- Lufkin, TX
Aunts and Uncles- Wanda Smith- Texas
Lula and Josh Boyd- Herrin, IL
Bill and Vicky Edwards- Florida
Howard and Lisa Edwards- Hafer, IL
Orval Edwards- Texas
Aline Dorch- Herrin, IL
William and LaDonna Vaughn- Freeman Spur, IL
Samantha McClure- Freeman Spur, IL
Billy and Beth McClure- Freeman Spur, IL
Jesse McClure- Freeman Spur, IL
Rebecca and James McClure- Zeigler, IL
Special Friend- Akonie Romero
Many cousins, friends and loved ones
Funeral services for Tommy will be held at 11am on Saturday October 29, 2005 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Herrin. Visitation will be held from 5-9pm on Friday October 28, 2005 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to the family and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home. For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com