Sam Edwards , Jr. Obituary (1947 - 2024)

Sam Edwards, Jr., born on June 21, 1947, in Alexandria, Louisiana, to Sam Edwards, Sr. and Letha Mae Edwards, faced early loss with the passing of his mother. He was lovingly raised by his Uncle Gene and Aunt Beatrice Ruth. He was baptized at an early age at Annadale Baptist Church by Reverend P.M. Hall. Later he became a member of Macedonia Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Henry Williams,Jr. After completing high school, he served in the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge for medical reasons. On October 31, 2024, he was called home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loved ones. Sam was preceded in death by his parents Sam Edwards Sr. and Letha Mae Edwards, his Uncle Gene Ruth, Aunts Beatrice Ruth and Willie Mae Lowe, and his brother Charles Edwards. He is survived by his devoted partner of 42 years, Debra McQuarn, two biological daughters Shannon Edwards Reed, Latonya Edwards; four biological sons Travis Edwards, Sr., Cavetrik Tilley, Anton Edwards, and Tiras Edwards; four children that he took in as his own and raised, Charlotte McQuarn, Lakeisha McQuarn, Kaliste Hobbs, and Samuel Harris; brother Sammy Williams, 20 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and special cousins Bertha Welch, Bobbie Lowe and Stacey Ferrell, a host of nieces & nephews & all of whom will cherish his memory. Please keep the family in prayer. ~Miller & Hill "The Funeral Directors"