In Memory Of
Theodore J. Edwards
1932
2020
Theodore J. Edwards
January 26, 1932 — April 3, 2020
ALBANY- Theodore J. "Rooster" Edwards, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2020 at Albany Medical Center.
He was born in Wetumpka, AL, the son of the late Ira and Mary Edwards. He was pre-deceased by his siblings, Will Ned Edwards, Alma Banks, Felton Edwards and Ira Lois Williams.
Teddy, as he was also known by, was best known as being a local independent trash man in Albany.
He proudly served as a Medical and Surgical Technician in the US Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1960.
He was a dedicated father to his children and a surrogate father to the neighborhood kids.
Teddy is survived by his children: Theo Edwards and Bessie Edwards, both of Rensselaer; sister, Arlene Young of Colonie; his grandchildren: Nisani Parker and Jayla Bonds; two sister in laws: Juanita Edwards and Lois Edwards. Also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews and other relatives and friends.
All services will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Veterans Miracle Center, 10 Interstate Ave., Albany, NY 12205.
To leave a special message for the family, please visit NewComerAlbany.com
He was born in Wetumpka, AL, the son of the late Ira and Mary Edwards. He was pre-deceased by his siblings, Will Ned Edwards, Alma Banks, Felton Edwards and Ira Lois Williams.
Teddy, as he was also known by, was best known as being a local independent trash man in Albany.
He proudly served as a Medical and Surgical Technician in the US Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1960.
He was a dedicated father to his children and a surrogate father to the neighborhood kids.
Teddy is survived by his children: Theo Edwards and Bessie Edwards, both of Rensselaer; sister, Arlene Young of Colonie; his grandchildren: Nisani Parker and Jayla Bonds; two sister in laws: Juanita Edwards and Lois Edwards. Also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews and other relatives and friends.
All services will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Veterans Miracle Center, 10 Interstate Ave., Albany, NY 12205.
To leave a special message for the family, please visit NewComerAlbany.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Theodore J. Edwards, please visit our flower store.
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