Gerald Wayne Edwards

Gerald Wayne Edwards, son of the late Price Monroe & Josephine Agnes (Osburne) Edwards, was born on August 20, 1944 and departed this life on July 15, 2024. At the time of his passing, Gerald was seventy-nine years, ten months and twenty-five days of age.

Gerald is survived by his wife, Eva Mae Edwards; twin daughters, Janelle & husband Jason Hayden and Michelle & husband Harold Goodman; seven grandchildren, Kiele Hayden, Ellyen & husband Stephen Swyers, Alexander Hayden, Nicole Moore, Avery Moore, Josephine Hayden and Brycen Goodman. In his passing, Gerald also leaves behind many friends who will all truly miss him.

Gerald was born in Hannibal, Missouri but raised and attended school in Monroe City, Missouri. Following his high school graduation, he joined the United States Air Force, where he proudly served his country for four years. After returning home from the service, on August 17, 1974, he was united in marriage to Eva Mae Botkins. Together, they raised their family in Monroe City where Gerald worked for Missouri Department of Transportation in the Road Maintenance division. In their spare time together, they truly enjoyed travelling, fishing, camping and attending various outdoor federation banquets.

In his free time, Gerald loved to read; he enjoyed westerns, hunting magazines, history and war novels. He also loved to spend time hunting; going on various hunting trips with his friends. He was an active member of whitetails unlimited, Ducks Unlimited and the National Elk Foundation.

“Rest Easy Pappy”

My family always says that my pappy was a man of few words. That’s always been true, but when he did speak, he spoke of great wisdom. I would say it’s probably from all the books he’s read in his lifetime, but he genuinely was incredibly intelligent. With Pappy being the first of my grandparents to meet our Lord and Savior, I realize how precious this life is. Hug your people.

Pappy, I hope you’re reading all the books up there, you definitely deserve it. I pray that your passing was painless and when death came, you were not afraid. I Love You.

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a memorial donation to a charity of your choice in Gerald's memory.