Noble Rainey Edwards, Jr.
March 26, 1931 - October 16, 2019
Noble Rainey Edwards, Jr., 88, a longtime resident of Bessemer, AL passed away October 16, 2019. He was a longtime member and elder of First Christian Church of Bessemer. He was a graduate of Bessemer High School Class of 1950 and a graduate of The University of Alabama in 1953. Noble was a veteran of the US Army. He worked with the Nestle Coffee and Tea Division for 10 plus years. Noble retired from Marx Brothers after 15 plus years of service. Noble was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Faye Guyton Edwards. He is survived by his wife, Gayle Ellis Edwards; his son, Noble R. "Tripp" (Christine) Edwards, III; his daughters, Sandra Edwards Lawley and Melissa Edwards Butler; his grandchildren, Shea Lawley and John Noble Lawley; his great grandchildren, Allen Rainey and Aubrie Rose Pardue. Graveside service will be a private family only service Monday, October 21, 2019. In lieu of flowers please make donations to your favorite charity.
Noble Rainey Edwards, Jr., 88, a longtime resident of Bessemer, AL passed away October 16, 2019. He was a longtime member and elder of First Christian Church of Bessemer. He was a graduate of Bessemer High School Class of 1950 and a graduate... View Obituary & Service Information