Robert H. "Bobby" Edwards

Mr. Robert Hoyle “Bobby” Edwards, 88, of Lancaster passed away Friday November 3, 2017 at White Oak Manor. He was born January 18, 1929 in Chester, a son of the late David Hinton Edwards and Pearl Elizabeth Baker Edwards. Mr. Edwards was twice married; first to the late Margaret Joyner Edwards for 60 years, and then to Nancy Stacks Edwards for 3 years. He was a member of Glenwood Heights Baptist Church where he served as Deacon for over 50 years. Mr. Edwards served on the Board at Charleston Southern University, and also served as Chairman of the Board. He received an Honorary Doctorate in Business Degree from Charleston Southern University. Mr. Edwards was the owner of the Catawba Fish Camp, and was a former City Councilman.A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Edwards will be held Sunday November 5, 2017 at 3 pm at Glenwood Heights Baptist Church. The Rev. Daniel C. Porter and Rev. Steve Neal will be officiating. Burial will be private.Mr. Edwards is survived by his wife, Nancy Stacks Edwards; a son, Dr. Robert Malcolm Edwards and his wife Sandra Leeann Edwards of Lancaster; a brother, Jon Edwards and his wife Kitty of Lesslie; a sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Thomas of Edgemoor; two grandchildren, Brandon David Edwards of Indian Land and Kristen Dyan White and her husband Josh of Indian Land; and three great-grandchildren, Parker Ligon White, Cooper Adam White and Robert Colton Edwards.The family will receive friends and family from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Sunday November 5, 2017 at Glenwood Heights Baptist Church.Memorial contributions can be made to Glenwood Heights Baptist Church, 600 Nichols Road, Lancaster, SC 29720; Women’s Enrichment Center, PO Box 1377, Lancaster, SC 29721; or to Charleston Southern University, 9200 University Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29406.Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Edwards.Read Obituary