Thomas Edwards III Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas Edwards III of Benton, Illinois, who passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 62, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas Edwards III to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Macol and Juanita Margaret Edwards Jr. (Robertson); his sisters, Margie Moore and Brenda Kay Mitchell; and his nephew Wendell Mitchell Jr..
He is survived by: his children, Aaron Hibner (Tiffany) of West Salem, Illinois, Thomas Edwards IV (Rose Marie) of Harrisburg, Katelynd Edwards of Harrisburg and Laynee Edwards of Harrisburg; his grandchildren, Crystal Miles (John) of Harrisburg, Zaine Hibner, Ziva Hibner, Zaylee Hibner, Gwindolynn Alvey, Kyson Martin, Brenden Miles and Chase Miles; his brother William C. Edwards of Galatia; his nieces and nephews, Alicia Robinson of New Burnside, Melissa Phipps (Ben) of Marion, Illinois, William C. Edwards, Jr. of Harrisburg, Geneferlynn Nicole Gulley of Herrin, Illinois, Melinda Elam of Harrisburg and Justina Cottrell of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; his great-nieces, Felicia Cottrell, Kristin Cottrell and Bonnie Skaggs of Tennessee; and his great-nephew Alec Cottrell of Thompsonville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Stricklin Funeral Home and will be received at the funeral home.
