Aldon M. Edwards Sr.
Former Canonsburg man was retired coal miner
Aldon M. Edwards Sr. of Nashville, Tenn., formerly of Canonsburg, went home to be with his Lord Friday, December 13, 2013.
He was born in Revere to parents William and Maude Edwards.
Mr. Edwards was educated in the Bentleyville public school system.
On July 13, 1997, he married Lillie B. Edwards, who survives.
While residing in Nashville, he was a member of Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church.
Mr. Edwards was a proud retired coal miner, working many years for Bethlehem Mines.
He enjoyed playing pool, shooting darts and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, Maurice Edwards of Harrisburg; two daughters, the Rev. Aundréa Thomas of Nashville and Erika (Chris) Kurzawa of Pittsburgh; 23 grandchildren, including Juanita and Gabriel Edwards of Pittsburgh, whom he adopted and helped raise; 23 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; a sister-in-law, Parilee Edwards of Charleston, S.C.; three brothers-in-law, Eugene (Gwen) Lockridge, Bobby (Princess) Lockridge and James (Beverly) Lockridge, all of Nashville; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Deceased are two sons, Aldon Edwards Jr. and David Coleman; a sister, Gertrude Edwards; and two brothers, Glenn and William Edwards.
A public viewing will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday in the chapel in Smith Brothers Funeral Directors Inc., Nashville. A family visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., the time of funeral service, Saturday, December 21, in Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church, 1004 South Dickerson Road, Goodlettsville, Tenn., with Pastor Howard E. Jones Jr.