Robert Edwards, formerly of Harrisburg

Mr. Robert Edwards, 86, of Paducah, Kentucky, formerly of Harrisburg, died on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, July 6, 2018 at the Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home, in Brookport, Illinois. Burial will follow at Pell Cemetery, in Brookport.

Mr. Edwards was an U.S. Air Force veteran and a longtime faithful member of the Harrisburg Church of Christ.

Bob dearly loved his Lord. He completely loved all his family with Peggy, his wife, being the shining star for their 63½ years of marriage. A gentle and generous man, Bob was dearly loved by his family, church, and all who knew him. He is and will be sorely missed.

Robert is survived by his wife of more than 63 years, Peggy Edwards of Paducah; daughter, Robyn (Greg) Dowdy of Benton, Kentucky; two sons, Terry (Sheryl) Edwards and Phil (Karol) Edwards, all of Paducah; five grandchildren, Emily Dowdy, Bryce (Amanda) Edwards, Lucas Edwards, Bethany (Alex Barry) Edwards and Matthew Edwards; and one great-grandchild, David Barry.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Elmer Sr. and Molly Edwards; one son, Charles John Edwards; one brother, William Elmer Edwards Jr.; and a sister, Edith Pennell.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 6, from 1 p.m. until the funeral at 2:30 p.m. at the Loftus-McManus Brookport Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to the Special Olympics Illinois, 1740 Innovation Drive, Box 23, Carbondale, Illinois, 62903; or the Harrisburg Church of Christ, 1112 W. Poplar St., Harrisburg, 62946.

Condolences may be left online at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com.