Marvin D. Edwards, Jr., age 90, of Coffeeville, MS, died Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Yalobusha General Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS. He was born November 8, 1925 in Tryon, NC to the late Marvin D., Sr. and Virginia Sherfy Edwards. Marvin served in the United States Navy during WWII and the Korean War, and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Coffeeville, MS. He was an avid fan of University of Kentucky basketball, and enjoyed watching NASCAR racing.
A memorial service is planned for 2:00 pm on Friday, November 27th at First United Methodist Church of Coffeeville, MS.
Marvin is survived by his wife, Polly Peeples Edwards of Coffeeville, MS; his daughter, Karen (Craig) Clark of Miami, FL; his step-daughter, Lorri (David) Phillips of Water Valley, MS; his step-son, Randall (Cindy) Wright of Memphis, TN; his brother, Herbert (Lorraine) Edwards of Black Mountain, NC; and seven grandchildren.