Maurice Ricardo Edwards

Sunrise January 4, 1938 - Sunset March 27, 2023 A Life of Kindness and Generosity Maurice Ricardo Edwards, affectionately known as “Bobby” was born on January 4, 1938 in Alexandria Virginia to the late Arthur and Alberta Kyer Edwards. He was the eleventh of thirteen children. He was a kind child, and this would continue throughout his life. Bobby loved music and had a beautiful voice. He was also a hardworking man and retired from A&P as a Butcher and later from the Fairfax County Public School System as a Custodian. Bobby met his beloved wife Betty Lou Edwards in Washington, D.C. and they were married on October 24, 1958. They were blessed with three sons, Kevin Lee, Carl Ricardo, and Eric Tyrone and two daughters Dawn Renee and Pamela Marie. He was married to Betty until she passed January 26th, 1998. He was also father to Duane and Maurice. Bobby accepted Christ and joined Third Baptist Church in Alexandria Virginia. As a member of Third Baptist, he joined the Senior Choir which was directed by his sister Vivian Putman who was the Director and Organist. He was often recruited to sing solos and would move the hearts and souls of those listening with his voice. His most memorable solo was when he led the song “Silence in the Presence of the Lord”. Bobby was a loyal son, brother, father, and friend. He loved travelling with his family to the T.D.Jakes Conference, on vacations and building lasting memories at picnics and family gatherings. Most of all he was a proud grandpa to Carlos, Sergio, Antonio, Tiffani Arnett (Lee), Brittany, Rickia and Kristen. He was also a loving and active great grandpa to Antonio Jr, Montanna, Storm, Caylee, Cairo, Chloe, Makayla and Kari. On Monday March 27, 2023 he entered into eternal rest and was reunited with his late wife Betty Edwards, daughter, Dawn, and son Kevin. He was also greeted by his parents Arthur and Alberta and his twelve siblings Grace, Gladys, Lillian, Vivian, Arthur (Sonny), James (Brother), Charles (Easter), Leon (Billy), Joseph (Needie), Richard, Delores (Nonnie), Eugene (Genie). He leaves to mourn his memory his daughter Pamela Edwards, sons Carl, Eric, Duane and Maurice Edwards, 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and a host of relatives including nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.

Maurice Ricardo Edwards

January 4, 1938 - March 27, 2023