Kenneth Edwards

Edwardsville:

Kenneth Edwards, 83, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Anderson Hospital. He was born on October 23, 1940, in St. Elmo, Illinois, the son of the late Claud and Mary (Crum) Edwards. He married the former Lisa Mosley on September 28, 2001, in Branson, Missouri, and she survives. Other survivors include three daughters and two sons in law: Karen and Dennis Gaudreault of Edwardsville, Nikki and Lloyd Edwards – Denny of Granite City, Hallie Edwards of Edwardsville, a son: Kenny (Madison Murphy) Edwards of Cottage Hills, two grandchildren: Grace Denny, Harper Edwards, three sisters and a brother in law: Joan Myers of St. Elmo, Brenda and Monte Beck of Altamont, Illinois, Joyce Edwards of Huntsville, Alabama, three brothers and sisters in law: Gary and Jan Edwards of Brownwood, Texas, David and Rita Edwards of St. Elmo, Jerry and Jayne Edwards of Altamont, his good friends: Ron Ford, John Coffman, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.

Kenneth owned and operated Ken Edwards Auto Sales and Used Parts. He loved classic cars, was a member of the Chevy Cruisin’ Classics, and enjoyed racing at the Godfrey Speedway.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Jim Edwards.

In celebration of his life, visitation will be from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. Funeral services will be held at 10am on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the funeral home. Pastor Joe Scheets will officiate. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.

Memorials are suggested to the Wanda United Methodist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.