Max Edwards, 92, of Batesville, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, March 1, 2024.
He was born May 14, 1931 in Rosie, Arkansas to Everett Edwards and Pearl Kramer Edwards.
Max was a Godly man and the best father that was passionate about everything he did. He was a member of Desha First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for over 70 years, 50 of which he was the Chairmen of Deacons. He also served on the Board of Independence County Baptist Association as well as the Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief Team. He was a Modern Woodman member for 75 years and former member of Batesville Kiwanis Club. He served 33 years in the Army National Guard retiring as a SSgt and he also served for 25 years on the Desha Volunteer Fire Department serving as Fire Chief for a few of those years. He worked for JB Kramer Grocery Co. initially driving a candy truck on a route. Later, he became manager of the grocery sales and warehouse. He also spent some time working for Tobacco Sales and owned and operated M&M Coffee Service with his wife. He was a member of the Crossroads/Steepbank Hunting Club and loved to deer and quail hunt as well as fish. He also introduced all of his grandkids and great-grandkids to the love of deer hunting.
Survivors include his son, Glenn Edwards (Cathy) of Batesville; daughter, Karen Dyess (Gregg) of Batesville; four grandchildren, Chad Edwards, Bronson Martin (Jamey), Brian Edwards, and Brady Yeager (Kayla); five great-grandchildren, Emily Burgess, Haley Martin, Zachary Martin, Keylee Bullard, and Chase Bullard.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Melba Cuzzort Edwards.
Pallbearers will be his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be the Desha First Baptist Men’s Sunday School Class, Deacons of Desha First Baptist Church, and members of the Crossroads/Steepbank Hunting Club; Mark Fraser, Tommy Taylor, Lathan Hairston, and Mac Harmon.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Legacy Hospice.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Desha First Baptist Church with Bro. Jim Bynum and Bro. Josh Swinea officiating. Burial will follow at Alderbrook Cemetery in Desha under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00 pm Tuesday, March 5, 2024 prior to service at the church.
Memorials may be made in his honor to Desha First Baptist Church, 2655 Heber Springs Rd, Batesville, AR 72501or a charity of choice.
