Visitation: Thursday 4 to 8 PM Friday 4 to 8 PM
Services:
Friday 2:30 PM
Thomas Marshall Edwards, Jr. passed away on March 3, 2013 at his home
in Evansville, Indiana. Tom was born July 9, 1947 in Jeffersonville, Indiana
to Tom Edwards, Sr. and Betty (Phelps) Edwards both of whom preceded
him in death. Tom was a Vietnam Veteran and earned medals of
commendation for his duty to his country. He served as Fire Chief for the
McCullough Fire Department. Tom was Director of Operations in the field
of Waste Water Treatment prior to retirement. Tom was blessed with two
beautiful marriages in his life. He was married to Diane (Horn) Edwards
from 1969 until her death in 1991. He is survived by his wife Linda Spires
(Slone) Edwards, married in1996. Tom was blessed with and survived by
four daughters, Pam Edwards-Hall (Tony Hall), Carrie Edwards-Brown
(Shawn Brown), Sharon Spires-Sarchenko, Cathy Spires-Nokes (Kevin
Nokes). Tom also was survived by a son, Steve Spires (Traci Flickner -
Spires); four sisters, Patty Edwards Rhoades-Leverett, Doris Edwards-
Bean, Janet Edwards-Pettey, & Kathy Edwards-Smith; one brother, Bill
Edwards. He is also survived by and loved his 12 grandchildren: Haylee
Hall, Ray Brown, Sarah Brown, Stephen Lamar, K.C. Lamar, Garrett
Nokes, Emma Nokes, Zavier Spires, Zoie Spires, Zander Spires. Tom
played an important role in raising grandchildren Katie & Keith Sarchenko
which he held close to his heart. He was a loving husband, father, brother
and grandfather as well as a friend to many. In lieu of flowers the family is
taking donations towards a scholarship that will be formed in his honor. A
celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at The Villas
located at 4500 Theatre Drive, Evansville IN from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. A full
military service with Honors will be held in New Albany at the National
Cemetery, 1943 Elkin Ave, on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 2:30 p.m., followed
by a celebration of his life at Scotts Funeral Home, 2515 Veterans
Parkway, Jeffersonville, IN from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Titzer Family Funeral
Homes are handling local arrangements.