In loving memory of

Carl Eugene Edwards
September 10, 1938 - May 3, 2015

Gene Edwards, age 77 of Washington, passed away May 3, 2015 at 1:05 a.m. He was born September 10, 1938 in Washington to Mary Louise (Mangin) and Carl Reed Edwards. He was a 1956 graduate of Wheatland High School and a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic church. He was a US Army Veteran and he retired from CSX. Gene loved fishing and mowing the lawn and loved to take special care of his flowers. Surviving are one brother, John (Sherry) Edwards of Washington, and one sister, Mary (Joseph) Egenolf of Trafalgar, IN, eight nieces and nephews and a sister-in-law, Pam Edwards of Oblong, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Charlie Edwards, a niece and a nephew. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church with Father Gordon Mann as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. John cemetery with full military rites by the Washington American Legion and VFW. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 - 8 pm at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church with a wake service at 3:30 p.m.

Tributes

Debbie wrote on May 6, 2015:

"Thanking Gene for the wonderful memories, happy moments, and great laughter and smiles that he shared with my family, Gerry and Aggie's, as Chris and I were growing up. Gene welcomed Rick into the family, and happy moments continued into my adult life. Sending hugs and love to all, Debbie Mangin Stone"

Chris wrote on May 6, 2015:

"I will always remember Gene's smile and his "big" heart. Gene came over to our house a lot to play cards with our parents. There was always lots of talking and laughter going on. We loved going out to Aunt Louise's and Uncle Carl's place to visit and play. I am so thankful that our family made it to the Edward/Mangin Reunion in August. We were able yo see Gene and Johnnie. Before leaving, Gene asked me to pray for him, he said he wasn't sure he could get used to having diabetes. He needed the prayers to help him out. RIP Gene Edwards you will be missed, but thankfully, we have lots of memories to remind us of you."

Rose Clark wrote on May 5, 2015:

"My deepest sympathy to Gene's family upon his loss. Rose Marie (Wade) Clark"