Fred Powell Edwards Jr, age 90 of San Angelo. entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, September 25. 2021, in San Angelo.
Graveside service will be Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 9:00 AM at Fairmount Cemetery in San Angelo with Pastor Jay Clatworthy of LifePoint Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Fred was born January 29, 1931, in West Columbia, a place that was always close to his heart. Fred served in the US Army in the 65th Band. He enjoyed his family, music, history and especially his home. He was a member of the United Methodist Church.
He married Delpha Ann Jackson on June 24, 1954, and they shared sixty-seven years together. Four children were born to this couple, Glenn Powell Edwards, Gregory Steven Edwards, Janet Diann Edwards, and Kelvan Scot Edwards.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 67 years, Delpha; his children, Glenn Powell Edwards, Gregory Steven Edwards, Kelvin Scot Edwards, and wife Kimberly; a son-in-law, Terry McEntyre; nine grandchildren; and fourteen great grandchildren. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, by a brother, J.D. Edwards, a sister, Laverne Trees, a daughter, Janet, and a grandson Nathan.