81R5707 JNC-D
By: Pitts H.R. No. 2679
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of William Otto Edwards, Jr., of
Waxahachie, Texas, on January 19, 2009, at the age of 82, has
brought a profoundly felt loss to the family and friends of this
beloved gentleman; and
WHEREAS, Bill Edwards was born to William Otto Edwards, Sr.,
and Olga Vashti Roberts Edwards on May 24, 1926; he served his
country with distinction in World War II and had a notable career
with ADP Tool Design LTV Aerospace and Defense Company, where he
worked as a manager; and
WHEREAS, Married for more than six decades to his wife, June,
he was a devoted father to his sons, Patrick, Joseph, and the late
Michael David Edwards; he attended Park Meadows Baptist Church, and
earlier had been active at Wynnewood Baptist Church in Oak Cliff,
where he served the congregation as a deacon and sang in the choir;
also a Master Mason, he was a member of the Mason Grand Lodge of
Texas in Oak Cliff; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Edwards was a talented tool designer and
inventor, and he enjoyed his dogs and birds and going fishing; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Bill Edwards
will remember his enduring love of family and community, and
although he will be dearly missed, his legacy will live on in the
hearts of those whose lives he so richly blessed; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of William Otto Edwards
and that deepest sympathy be extended to the members of his family:
to his wife, June Edwards; to his sons, Patrick Thomas Edwards and
his wife, Nancy, and Joseph Donald Edwards and his wife, Helen; to
his daughter-in-law, Janet Edwards; to his grandchildren, Chris
Edwards and his wife, Niecy, Ryan Edwards, Casey Edwards, April
Moon and her husband, Trey, Chess Edwards, William Edwards, and
Bobby Kelly; to his great-grandchildren, Tyler Edwards, Brady Moon,
Braxton Moon, Crystal Edwards, and Christopher Edwards; and to his
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of William
Otto Edwards, Jr.