Mr. Herbert Howard Edwards, age 75, of Lyerly, GA, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016, in a local medical facility.

Mr. Edwards was born on May 21, 1941 in Lyerly, GA, son of the late William Clarence Edwards and Iva Nell Hall Edwards. He was a graduate of Lyerly High School and attended several off campus programs through University of Georgia and from Coosa Valley Technical College. Prior to retirement, Mr. Edwards was associated with Georgia Power for 40 years. He and his wife, Barbara enjoyed traveling. They visited numerous National Parks and most of the 50 United States. They also traveled to Mexico, Dominican Republic, Canada and the Virgin Islands. Mr. Edwards had several passions, like running, playing softball and trout fishing. He enjoyed life and being with his family especially, spending time with his grand and great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his aunt, Mildred Goodson.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Barbara Jo Grigsby Edwards, Lyerly; daughter, Karen Browning, and her husband, Roger “Teddy”, Lyerly; Twin sons, Kenneth Edwards and Kevin Edwards, both of Cedar Bluff, AL; grandchildren, Kristofer Browning, and his wife, Kellee, Summerville, Joey Browning, and his fiancé, Courtney Chandler, Dawsonville, Katie Tucker, and her husband, Eric, Centre, AL, Lauren Edwards, Lyerly, and Seth Edwards, Lyerly; great-grandchildren, Dixie Edwards and Kenzie Edwards, both of Menlo, Lashley Day, Lyerly, Kole Browning, Summerville, and Ella Tucker, AL; a sister, Cathie Warren, and her husband, Robert, Menlo.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 8, 2017 from 1 until 3 pm at the Perennial Springs Circle B. Farm, 1516 Fish Hatchery Road, Summerville, GA 30747. A memorial service will follow at 3 pm.

Mr. Edwards was cremated according to his wishes.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mr. Edwards, to the American Heart Association or to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital.

Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, makes this announcement for the family.