Douglas Alexander Edwards's obituary , Passed away on April 6, 2026 in Opelika, Alabama

Douglas Alexander Edwards

May 25, 1952 - April 6, 2026 (73 years old)

Opelika, Alabama

Douglas Alexander Edwards's obituary , Passed away on April 6, 2026 in Opelika, Alabama

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Frederick Dean Funeral Home

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Douglas Alexander Edwards

May 25, 1952 - April 6, 2026 (73 years old)

Opelika, Alabama

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We are sad to announce that, on April 6, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Douglas Alexander Edwards (Opelika, Alabama). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Douglas Alexander Edwards or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Edwards and Winifred Edwards; his siblings, Billy, Tommy Edwards and Judy Rodenbeck; and his siblings-in-law, Mike Bledsoe, Dennis Bledsoe, Jim Dean, George Turner, Donnie Moore and Rita Bledsoe.

He is survived by: his wife Gail Edwards; his children, Kim Vessenmeyer (Phil), Mandi Simmons (Ryan) and Jesse Edwards (Jill); his grandchildren, Camden McGinty, Lola McGinty, Alex Simmons, Tucker Edwards and Tess Edwards; his great grandchildren, Atlas McGinty and Orion McGinty; his siblings, Darryl Edwards (Sandra), Peggy Dean and Barbara Turner; and his siblings-in-law, Chris Bell, Carolyn Coker, Ricky Moore (Janet) and Diane Geter (Clyde).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Frederick Dean Funeral Home



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Apr 12

Visitation

Church of the Highlands Opelika Campus
3300 Anderson Rd, Opelika, AL 36801

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Apr 12

Funeral service

Church of the Highlands
2001 E Samford Ave, Auburn, AL 36830

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