Karl D. Edwards

Karl D. Edwards., 74, of Moss Bluff, LA died at 2:35 AM on Tuesday, June 8, 2011 in a local hospital.

Mr. Edwards was born March 26, 1937 in Wheelersburg, OH and served his country in the U. S. Army. He retired as an over the road trucker after thirty years and was a member of the Teamsters Local #969. He served as a Reserve Deputy for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office since 2003 and worked for two years as a school crossing guard. Mr. Edwards enjoyed woodworking, restoring antique and classic vehicles, watching NASCAR, and traveling.

Mr. Edwards is survived by his wife of thirty-four years, Sharon O'Bryan Edwards; sons, David Vandyne of Grove City, OH, Karl Edwards, Jr. of Lake Charles, LA and Shad Edwards of Lake Charles, LA; daughters, Brenda Heskett of Grove City, OH and Karla Edwards of Lake Charles, LA; brothers, Larry Edwards of Gahanna, OH and Jon Edwards of Worthington, OH; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Kathleen Snyder Edwards; and a sister, Esther Cathell.

His memorial service will be at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Father Scott DesOrmeaux will officiate. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of one's choice.