Rev. Richard Edwards
November 17, 2021
Rev. Richard Edwards October 27, 1953 - November 17, 2021 Lake Charles, Louisiana Rev. Richard "Rick" Edwards passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He was Pastor of Magnolia Baptist Church, Vinton, LA. for the past 5 years. Rev. Edwards was originally from Carthage, MS and resided with his wife Mary in Moss Bluff for the past 30 years. In passing he leaves his wife, Mary; son, Richard Edwards II (Dale) of Hattiesburg, MS; daughter, Tiffany Edwards of Jacksonville, OR; mother, Catherine Levert of Carthage, MS; brother, Michael Edwards (John) of Covington, LA; and sister, Cathy Barnes (Gerald) of Carthage, MS. Bro. Rick pastored and preached in many churches throughout the U.S. for the past 50 years. He was a retired USPS contractor for 20 years. A memorial service was held at Magnolia Baptist Church, Vinton, LA at 1:00pm Sunday, November 21, 2021 with Rev. Bruce Baker, Carey Baptist Associate Director officiating, under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Funeral services will also be held at Wilcox Funeral Home in Carthage, MS on Saturday November 27, 2021 with Rev. Gerald Simmons and Rev. Junior Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Rocky Point Baptist Cemetery. There will be a visitation on Saturday from noon until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Magnolia Baptist Church Building Fund.
Rev. Richard Edwards October 27, 1953 - November 17, 2021 Lake Charles, Louisiana Rev. Richard "Rick" Edwards passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He was Pastor of Magnolia Baptist Church, Vinton, LA. for the past 5 years. Rev. Edwards... View Obituary & Service Information