Death date: Nov 3, 2017
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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
I just learned of Bobby's passing. I attended Glenwood and of course knew Bobby from "THE" fish camp. Years ago my brother passed away and I had a group of 15 to 20 from the funeral at Bobby's other restaurant. I asked the waitress to bring me the check. She came back in a few minutes and said there will be no check. I didn't know Bobby knew we were there.
l, like a lot of others, felt like Bobby would always be with us. We need more like him.
It's difficult to believe how many years I was one of his customers. Even when we lived in Maryland and would come to visit Mother's family, I learned early that Grandmother would have considered it nearly breaking a federal law if we missed visiting the Fishcamp---waaaaay back to when you had to "walk the plank" to get from one room to another. I've been retired for several years now, but I guess I was about two when that "training" started and no one in several generations of my family has ever forgotten it! He was an impressive man who will be fondly remembered and definitely missed!
. Jean Van Keuren Lindsey
Dear Malcolm, Sandra and Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Bobby. Such a great Christian man! You all are in my heart and prayers. We take comfort in knowing that he is resting in peace safely in the arms of Our Lord and Savior! Praying the Lord will provide each one of you with His perfect strength, peace, grace, mercy and the understanding that only He can during this difficult time and in the coming days.
Marie Lucas Killian
Dear Malcolm, Sandra and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Bobby. Such a great Christian Man! We take comfort in knowing that he is now resting in peace safely in the arms of Our Lord and Savior. Please know that all of you are in my heart and prayers. May the Lord provide you all with His perfect strength, mercy, grace and the understanding that only He can during this difficult time and in the days ahead.
Marie Lucas Killian
Malcolm and family: So sorry for the loss of Bobby. I was proud to have worked for him and I learned so much, not just about business, but about life. I enjoyed our talks and will always remember the big grin on his face. Peace and love to the family.
William & Linda St. Louis
