Herman Edwards,
Age 85, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, June 18, 2025 after a battle with ALS.
He was born November 30, 1939 in Lawshe, Ohio son of the late Berlin Earl & Juanita Gladys (Hazelbaker) Edwards. On January 23, 1967 in Sparta, North Carolina, he married Joan H. Hudson Edwards, who survives.
A US Army Vietnam War Era Veteran, Herman retired from the Randall Corporation in Wilmington after 35 years of service.
In addition to his wife, other surviving family members are his son- Mark (Debbie) Edwards, Clarksville; daughter- Shari Huff, London, KY; 6 grandchildren-Mandy, Jim, Tonya, Andrew, Mike, & Haley; great-grandchildren- Kayla, Brandon, Brooklyn, Lillian, Emma, & Grayson; great-great-grandchildren- Atticus & Ruby; step-sons- Rick (Conni) Daniel, Brookville, OH & Steve (Betty) Daniel, Lexington, KY.
In addition to his parents, Herman was preceded in death by his brothers- John Buford Edwards & James Edwards, and sister Janice Mullins.
Graveside Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM, Monday, June 23, 2025 at New Antioch Cemetery, Antioch Road, New Antioch, Ohio with Pastor Paul Crisp officiating. The Blanchester American Legion Post #179 Honor Squad under the direction of Mr. Calvin Martin will accord full military honors. The Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Contributions in Herman's memory may be made to the ALS Association, 1300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22209 To sign the online guest book, go to edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.
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