Derek Austin Edwards Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Derek Austin Edwards of Evergreen, North Carolina, who passed away on December 9, 2023 at the age of 41. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Derek Austin Edwards to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by : his grandparents, Woodrow, Edna Edwards, Jay and Katie Lambert; and his aunts and uncles, Lois Smith, Lillian Edwards, Rita Edwards, Junior Ransom and Robert Earl Babson.
He is survived by : his parents, Delbert Edwards and Debbie Edwards of Evergreen; his sons, Tyler Neal Rowland and Asher Blake Edwards of Kenly; his sister Kayse Lynne Edwards (Joshua Hardee) of Lumberton; his niece Layla Hardee; his aunts and uncles, Hazel Babson, J. C. Edwards, Murphy Smith, Murtice Ransom, Horace Edwards, Faye, L. T. Brown, Kenny, Bonnie Edwards and James Edwards; and his cousin Little James Edwards. He is also survived by many other cousins, friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Godwin Heights Baptist Church (704 Godwin Avenue, Lumberton, NC 28358), New Center Baptist Church (19894 NC 131 Hwy, Bladenboro, NC 28320), or Mt. Calvary Free Will Baptist Church (68 Mount Calvary Road, Clarkton, NC 28433).
