Paul Edwards' Obituary
Paul Lawrence Edwards, 87, of Elyria, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2007 at the Wesleyan Village following a long illness.
He was born on November 1, 1919 in Oberlin and had lived in Elyria the past sixty years.
He was a certified master barber throughout his working career. He retired in the 1980's. He also worked for Bendix-Westinghouse, Elyria from 1964-1978.
Paul was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church, Elyria.
He enjoyed jazz music, loved big bands and had been a professional drummer for several bands.
He served in the United States Army during WWII; in the Philippine Islands.
Surviving are his children; Craig Edwards, of Fayetteville, GA, Gregory Edwards and Jacqui Cross, both of Elyria; twenty grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his sons, Paul Edwards, Jr. and Lonnie Edwards; step-daughter, Anita Rhodes; parents, John R. "Jack" and Goldie Irene (nee Campbell) Edwards; brothers, Bill Edwards and Judge John Howard; sister, Goldie Campbell.
There will be a Memorial Service on Tuesday, March 27th at Noon, at the Asbury United Methodist Church, 1611 Middle Ave (corner of 16th Street and Middle Ave.), Elyria; officiated by Pastor Shumate. A Celebration Dinner will follow at the John Howard Rec Center, 216 16th Street, Elyria.
Inurnment will be private at Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria.
David Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville is handling the arrangements. .
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