Lynn G. Edwards Obituary (1932 - 2018)

Lynn G. Edwards Sr. Passed away peacefully Sunday morning, July 22, 2018 at the age of 86. His soul and spirit have left his earthly body to be reunited in heaven with those who have gone on before; daughter, Kay, great granddaughter, Jenna Lewis, parents, William and Florence, brothers, James, William, Philip and Donald. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Frances Antoine Edwards; six children, Lynn Jr. ( Candy) Edwards of Kutztown, PA, Larry (Cathy) Edwards of Horseheads, NY, Barry (Terry) Edwards of Horseheads, NY and New Port Richey, FL, Robin (Donald) Lewis of Horseheads, NY, Thomas (Marta) Edwards Fairmont, WV and James (Amanda) Edwards of Lawndale, NC; grandchildren, Michael (Renee), Robert (Angie), Kimberly (Ralph) Polk, Brian (Erica), Bill (Heather), David (Shelly), Joseph (Shannon) Lewis, Jonathan (Dustin) Melton, Matthew and Lilly; great grandchildren, Alex, Riley, Ashley, Chase, Hunter, Tony, Nick, Kylie (Sean), Tyler, Alyssa and Joshua; great great granddaughter, Emmalynn, and several extended family members. Lynn was a member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsman since 1953. He was employed by Streeter Associates. He was a hard worker building concrete cellars and patios as well as block foundations, brick and stone homes and fireplaces. Lynn was also a dedicated coach for the Horseheads Little League for over 33 years. The family will welcome relatives and friends to Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St. at Rt. 13, Horseheads, NY, on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 1PM - 5PM with a Funeral Service to follow at 5PM. Those wishing to remember Lynn please consider contributions to CareFirst, 3805 Meads Creek Rd., Painted Post, NY 14870 or Tompkins Corners Fire Dept., 422 Chambers Rd., Horseheads, NY 14845. Condolences and words of comfort may be expressed at Lynn's Book of Memories at www.sullivansfuneralhome.com