Walter Odell Edwards

Canton – Walter Odell Edwards, 88, of Canton, passed away surrounded by his family, on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
He was born on August 11, 1929 in Mason County, IL, to James and Alice (Landis) Edwards.  They preceded him in death.
He married Emma Post in 1949 in Maples Mill. IL, she proceeded him in death in 2002.  He married Alice (Zaborac) in 2003.  She survives.
He is also survived by his children, Kenneth Edwards, of Chicago, Gary Edwards, of Canton, two grandchildren, two great- grandchildren and daughter in law Brenda.
He was preceded in death by one son Daniel Edwards, three brothers Woodrow, George and James Edwards, four sisters Marie, Pauline, Christy, and Bertha and one grandson, Aaron Edwards.
Walter worked for several local farmers and Laidlaw Wire as a truck driver.  He later worked for Sears Auto Department and lastly worked for and retired from Bill’s Service Station.
He volunteered for the American Red Cross for 12 years and then the Senior Transportation for 3 years.  He was a member of the Graham Hospital Service league and the First Church of the Nazarene for many years where he held all the offices of the church board.  He also was a baseball manager for many years.  He enjoyed gardening and mowing lawns.
A funeral will be held on Wednesday December 27, 2017 at 11 am, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton where visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be held at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.
Memorials may be made to Canton First Church of the Nazarene.
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