William F. Edwards
William “Bill” F. Edwards, 73, Rensselaer, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020.
Bill was born Jan. 23, 1947, in Brookville, Pa., to James O. Edwards and Betty L. Lindeau. On July 23, 1994, he married Lynda L. (Moore) Tillotta Edwards in Rensselaer.
Bill was a graduate of Springs Valley High School in French Lick with the Class of 1965. He was employed at Schilli Transportation in Remington as a computer programmer and recently retired in May 2019.
Bill was a self-taught woodworker and craftsman. He loved his temperature-controlled GIANT workshop filled with tools. Rarely idle, Bill always had a project to keep him busy. He was an IT guru with quick wit and endless humor. He was always willing to teach, was wise, told amazing stories, and gave the best advice. He enjoyed classic rock music, especially George Thorogood. He was an animal lover, great cook, and was a sucker for Sycamore Ice Cream and peanut buster parfaits. Bill also occupied his time as a member of the American Legion Post 42 in Charlotte, Mich.
He was a loving husband, son, brother, father, Grandpa/Grampy, uncle, and friend. Endlessly devoted to Lynda, he pierced his ear upon her request. He loved her beyond words and would’ve given her the world. She was his sweet pea, toots, and dolly.
Bill is survived by his mother Betty L. Lindeau; wife Lynda; children Troy H. Edwards, Columbus, Ohio, Tarin H. Edwards, Albion, Mich., and daughter Courtney (Tegan) Tillotta Easton, Indianapolis; grandchildren William A. (Heidi) Edwards, S. Brandon Edwards, Alissa L. Edwards, and Kellyn Easton; great-grandchildren Alexander, William, and Mary Edwards; two siblings, Guy R. (Dawn) Edwards of Woodstock, Vt. and Dee (Robert) McElroy, Floresville, Texas.
Bill was preceded in death by his father James O. Edwards.
Friends may visit with the family Sunday, Nov. 1 from 2-6 p.m. CDT at Jackson Funeral Chapel, Rensselaer. A funeral service will be Monday, Nov. 2 at 10:30 a.m. CDT, at Jackson Funeral Chapel, with Dr. James Blanchard officiating. Social distancing and mask wearing will be observed at all services due to the current pandemic.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to cover funeral expenses.
Bill had a caring nature and always helped others. He intended to become a donor hero through the gift of tissue donation however was unable to do so. He will always be a hero in our hearts.
Please visit www.jacksonfuneral.com to leave condolences and celebrate Bill’s life.
