Mills Edwards Obituary Mills Robert Edwards April 9, 1931 － July 31, 2023 Franklin － Mills Robert "Bob" Edwards, 92, passed away July 31, 2023, at The Village at Woods Edge where he was loved and cared for the past seven years. Born and raised in Franklin, he was a son of the late Clyde Tyler Edwards and Fannie Marks Edwards. He was also predeceased by his wife, Lois Drewry Edwards; two brothers, Tyler Edwards, Jr. and Marks Edwards; a grandson, Kris Cooper; and a daughter-in-law, Starr Edwards. Bob was a graduate of Franklin High School and attended Randolph Macon College. He was a Navy Veteran and a retired Maintenance supervisor for Union Camp Corporation after 42 years of service. Bob was a member of Delaware Hunt Club, the Bronco Rod and Gun Club, and the Franklin Masonic Lodge. He was an avid hunter and bird dog trainer. He was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Vicky E. Copeland (Peter) of Franklin and Lisa E. Obenchain (Scott) of Dublin, VA; two sons, Bobby Edwards of Conway, SC, and Doug Edwards (Candy) of Franklin; nine grandchildren, Amber Casstevens (Chad), Landon Copeland (Lyndsay), Gene Wilder, Tina Wilder, Lindsay Hill, Courtney Edwards (Austin), Kaycie Lowe (Josh), Kristen Crocker (Brett), and Nicole Obenchain; twenty great grandchildren, Emilee, Evelyn, Samson, Rose, Ruby, Rutledge, Blakely, Bowen, Brandon, Logan, Hailey, Megan, Tressa, Paige, Alyssa, Chloe, Faith, Noah, Kristgen, and Kari; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM Friday, August 4, 2023 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Obenchain officiating. The burial will follow in Rosemont Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Sycamore Baptist Church or a charity of your choice. . Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Aug. 2, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Mills-Edwards 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/mills-edwards-obituary?id=52603935 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Mills Robert "Bob" Edwards, 92, passed away on 31 July 2023. A Franklin native, he was a Navy veteran and retired maintenance supervisor for Union Camp Corporation. Bob was an avid hunter and bird dog trainer. He was survived by four children, nine grandchildren, and twenty great-grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service was held at 11 AM on 4 August 2023 in Wright Funeral Home, with Pastor Scott Obenchain officiating. The burial followed in Rosemont Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. ### The Edited Obituary Mills Edwards Obituary Mills Robert Edwards April 9, 1931 July 31, 2023 Franklin Mills Robert "Bob" Edwards, 92, passed away July 31, 2023, at The Village at Woods Edge where he was loved and cared for the past seven years. Born and raised in Franklin, he was a son of the late Clyde Tyler Edwards and Fannie Marks Edwards. He was also predeceased by his wife, Lois Drewry Edwards; two brothers, Tyler Edwards Jr. and Marks Edwards; a grandson, Kris Cooper; and a daughter in law, Starr Edwards. Bob was a graduate of Franklin High School and attended Randolph Macon College. He was a Navy veteran and a retired maintenance supervisor for Union Camp Corporation after 42 years of service. Bob was a member of Delaware Hunt Club, the Bronco Rod and Gun Club, and the Franklin Masonic Lodge. He was an avid hunter and bird dog trainer. He was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Vicky E. Copeland (Peter) of Franklin and Lisa E. Obenchain (Scott) of Dublin, VA; two sons, Bobby Edwards of Conway, SC, and Doug Edwards (Candy) of Franklin; nine grandchildren, Amber Casstevens (Chad), Landon Copeland (Lyndsay), Gene Wilder, Tina Wilder, Lindsay Hill, Courtney Edwards (Austin), Kaycie Lowe (Josh), Kristen Crocker (Brett), and Nicole Obenchain; twenty great grandchildren, Emilee, Evelyn, Samson, Rose, Ruby, Rutledge, Blakely, Bowen, Brandon, Logan, Hailey, Megan, Tressa, Paige, Alyssa, Chloe, Faith, Noah, Kristgen, and Kari; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Friday, August 4, 2023 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Obenchain officiating. The burial will follow in Rosemont Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Sycamore Baptist Church or a charity of your choice. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Mills Robert Edwards | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 92 | | Birth | 9 April 1931; Franklin | | Death | 31 July 2023; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|-----------------------------|------------------------| | Mills Robert Edwards | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Lois Drewry Edwards | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Clyde Tyler Edwards | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Fannie Marks Edwards | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Vicky E. Copeland | Child | Franklin, VA | | Lisa E. Obenchain | Child | Dublin, VA | | Bobby Edwards | Child | Conway, SC | | Doug Edwards | Child | Franklin, VA | | Tyler Edwards, Jr. | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Marks Edwards | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Kris Cooper | Predeceased Grandchild | -- | | Starr Edwards | Predeceased Daughter-in-law | -- | | Peter Copeland | Son-in-law | Franklin, VA | | Scott Obenchain | Son-in-law | Dublin, VA | | Candy Edwards | Daughter-in-law | Franklin, VA | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Graduate of Franklin High School 2. Attended Randolph Macon College 3. Navy veteran 4. Retired maintenance supervisor for Union Camp Corporation after 42 years of service 5. Member of Delaware Hunt Club 6. Member of the Bronco Rod and Gun Club 7. Member of the Franklin Masonic Lodge 8. Avid hunter and bird dog trainer 9. Member of Sycamore Baptist Church ### Publication Details | Fact | Detail | |--------|----------------------------------------------| | Place | Legacy.com | | Name | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin | | Date | Wednesday 2 August 2023 |