William Lawrence Edwards

Mr. Lawrence Edwards, 85, died Friday, August 28, 2015, in Macon. Mr. Edwards was born in Taliaferro County, and was the son of the late Glynn and Thelma Amanda Fouche` Edwards.He was a self-employed home builder in Athens for about 25 years.He was formerly a member of the Sandy Cross Baptist Church., and was an Army Veteran.Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his daughter, Dianne Edwards. Graveside services will be 11:00AM Monday, August 31, 2015, at Evergreen Memorial Park with Rev. Wade Palmer officiating. He is survived by two sisters, Myra E. Maxwell (Corrie), of Washington, and Thelma E. Moore (Bill), of Washington; three brothers, Thomas Y. Edwards, of Washington, Bob Edwards (Trudy), of Watkinsville, and James R. Edwards (Marian), of Conyers; and by a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6-8PM at Hopkins Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sandy Cross Baptist Church in Crawfordville.