Robert Edwards, Sr

Robert Edwards, Sr., a driver for the Jefferson Parish Streets Department, departed this life on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at University Hospital. Beloved husband of Mary Alice McGowan Edwards. Loving father of Lashonda Edwards Gardner, Shawanda Edwards Brumfield, Robert Edwards, Jr., Romalis Edwards, Joshua Edwards, and Robert Gullage. Son of Bertha Floyd Edwards and the late James Edwards, Jr. Grandson of the late James and Roberta Edwards. Brother of Emanuel Knightshed, Harold Knightshed, Ronald Knightshed, Selita Marie, Clarisa Edwards, Vanita Edwards and the late Mathew and Lionel Edwards; also survived by 13 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 54 years a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Westwego, La. Relatives and friends of the family and employees the Jefferson Parish Streets Department are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Davis Mortuary Service, 6820 Westbank Expressway Marrero, La. on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 11:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the above named parlor. Interment: New Hope Cemetery-Gretna,La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com