Mr. Larry D. Edwards Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Larry Darnell Edwards was born to the union of James K. and Pauline Edwards on September 16, 1957, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Larry was born eighth of thirteen siblings. He was blessed into a family filled with a love for Christ. Larry migrated to Mississippi in 2009, where he continued to expand his knowledge and worship of jesus Christ under the guidance of Reverend Rushing at House of Prayer in Forest, Mississippi until his recent return home to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Larry gained life skills and knowledge of the love of Christ through his parents and grandparents. Larry was instilled with God fearing morals and values that would serve him throughout his life as all his siblings were. Larry received his formal education within the Milwaukee Public School System. He went on to receive an associate degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College. He became licensed as a master welder, blueprint reader and carpenter. In 1979, Larry joined in holy matrimony with Linda Ann Morgan. Larry shared with his family, that his greatest accomplishment apart from accepting Jesus Christ as his Savior, was becoming a proud dad to his children; first to his only son, Richard Darnell, La'vctte Nicole, Latoya Marie and Sharde Danielle. As Larry continued to enjoy his life he became a prouder Papa to fifteen grandchildren. Larry enjoyed spending time with his family, whatever the OC«15io11. Larry never failed to lend a h:.1I1d to tarnilv and friends in need. Larry was affectionately known as "Mouth of the South" and "International News" he kept the family informed with the 411 of family events and happenings. Larry was a part of the thread that kept his family together. Larry enjoyed watching and talking about basketball, football. He was a coin collector. He enjoyed fishing, and playing cards. In his younger days, if the music started playing, you would find him on the dance floor; as he won many dance contests. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; James K. and Pauline Edwards; grandparents, Mae Bell and Ruben Beckom, Jim and Ollie Edwards; brothers, James Luther Edwards and J.D. Edwards; brothers-in-law, James Marshall, Stonewall McCain, Kenny Fowler, and Dee Fowler; nephew, Michael Edwards; grandson, Malachi F. Clark, and special friend, Bobbie J. Walker. Larry leaves to cherish his memory: children, Richard Moses-Edwards of Milwaukee, WI, La Vette Morgan, Latoya Edwards (Anthony) Robinson, Sharde Edwards all of Fresno, TX, Linda Morgan, Terri Moses of Milwaukee, WI; grandchildren, Lemoni Moses, Brittany McGill, Kimora Moses, Sanivah Moses, Davion Moses, Reece Moses, Richard Moses [r., Rylan Moses all of Milwaukee, WI, Antonio Robinson, Antasia Robinson, Antanasia Robinson, Montreal Sanford, Da'Nylah Nash all of Fresno, TX, Jasmine A. Walker of Carthage, MS; brothers, Dwayne (Donna) Edwards, Jerry (May) Edwards; sisters: Magnolia Marshall of Chicago, IL, Fannie McCain of Grenada, MS, Christine Key, Le Doris Edwards, Patricia Edwards, Angela (Larry) Scales, Carolyn Fowler, Janet Fowler all of Milwaukee, WI; sister-in-law, Geneva Edwards, of Rochester Hills, MI; stepdaughter, Judy Walker of Carthage, MS; many close nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mr. Larry D. Edwards

September 16, 1957 - August 2, 2020