Martin "Donald" Edwards

Martin "Donald" Edwards, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 84 in Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on June 13, 1941, in Bruce, Mississippi, to parents Lee and Edna Edwards.

Donald attended Ellard High School and later he pursued higher education at Itawamba Community College and the University of Mississippi. For 45 years, he worked as an accountant and comptroller at Genuine Parts Company/ NAPA located in Memphis, Tennessee.

Family meant everything to Donald. He is survived by his son John (Angela) Edwards of Memphis, TN; daughters: Pamela Lieb of Hernando, MS and Amy (Brad) Rowland of Arlington, TN; nephew David Stewart of Bruce, MS; brother Douglas (Dale) Edwards of Southaven, MS; sister Glenda Edwards of Bruce, MS; also multiple nieces and nephews and a special friend Linda Meek of Hernando, MS, and eight cherished grandchildren: Henry Lieb, Emmett Lieb, Jacob Edwards, Tyler Rowland, Allison Edwards, Katelyn Edwards, Audrey Rowland, and Collin Rowland. His grandchildren were the joy of his life, and he loved spending time with them, often sitting in his glider on the porch watching them play.

Donald was preceded in death by his wife Anne Spencer Edwards; father Lee Estil Edwards; Mother Edna Collins Edwards; and sisters: Katherine Stewart, Eloise Waters, and Dr. Edna Earl Edwards.

A lover of gardening and a devoted fan of the Memphis Grizzlies basketball team, Donald also enjoyed making homemade jelly, sweet pickles, and delivering eggs, which he happily shared with friends and family. He enjoyed the simpler things of life spending time with family and his cherished grandchildren or just sitting on the porch in his glider watching his grandchildren play. His giving nature left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Donald attended in Union Avenue Baptist Church with his wife and family during his time in Memphis.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. A public viewing will take place at Parker Memorial Funeral Home in Bruce from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, followed by a service in the chapel at 2:00 PM with Bro. Jeff Williamson officiating. Donald will be laid to rest at Bruce Cemetery following services. Serving as pallbearers will be Jacob Edwards, John Edwards, Emmett Lieb, Henry Lieb, Brad Rowland, Tyler Rowland and David Stewart.  Donald will be deeply missed but fondly remembered for his kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for his family.

Parker Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Edwards family and ask that you keep them in your prayer as they enter this difficult season of life.