Paul E. Edwards of Marion

Paul E. Edwards Sr., 83, of Marion, passed away at 2:09 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at Parkway Manor.

Paul was born the son of Cecil and Fern (Beasley) Edwards on Oct. 7, 1936. He married Nancy Strunk on Oct. 12, 1968 in West Frankfort and together they were blessed to share over 51 years of marriage.

He attended First Church of God in Marion. Paul worked many years and retired from Ameren CIPS.

In addition to his wife Nancy, he is survived by his son, Paul Edwards, Jr. (Sylvia) of Johnston City; daughter, Jane Watson (David) of Grand Chain; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Edwards of Marion; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and a sister, Norma Bennett (Deon) of Crab Orchard.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Jeff D. Edwards and Matt Edwards; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Vivian Strunk.

Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, with the Revs. Ivan Ryan and Gary Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

For those who prefer, memorials may be made to the Century School-Helping Hands Program in Ullin. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 N. Market St., Marion, Illinois 62959.

For additional information or to sign the guest memorial register visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.