Billy Gerald Edwards, 74, a resident of Rutledge, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 at Cool Springs Baptist Church in Honoraville with Rev. Walt Brewer officiating and Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home directing. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services.

Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Eva Edwards. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Edwards; children, Aaron Edwards of Rutledge, Jimmy Edwards (Connie) of St. Petersburg, Fla., Reba Cleary (Jim) of Galveston, Texas; brother, Butch Edwards of Eufaula; sister, Pearl Powell of Luverne; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be made at www.duklinanddanielsfh.com.