It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Edsel Morris Ponder of Paige, Texas, born in Chatham, Louisiana, who passed away on December 3, 2022, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Edsel Morris Ponder or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Homer Ponder and Pearl McMillian Ponder; his daughter Virginia Rust; and his siblings, Louise, Mable, Evelyn, Homer, Jo Ellen and Bea.

He is survived by : his wife Carolyn Ponder; his children, Richard Ponder (Julia Ann), Nina Waters (Tommy) and Cathy Petersen (Pete); his grandchildren, Lowell, Dylan, Ryan Rust, Christina, Richie Ponder, Falon Unger, Jocelyn, Nick and Tony Petersen; his great grandchildren, Ezra, Eli, Emmet Rust, Rian Moore, Richard Morris Ponder III, Carson, Ethnie, Nolan, Elijah Unger, Isabelle and Catherine Petersen; and his siblings, Velda Pennington, Bill Ponder and Benola Robinson.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home