Victor Lee Edwards, Kearney, Missouri, was born on August 3, the Year of our Lord 1942, in Mack’s Creek, Missouri, the son of John Earl and Flossie (Campbell) Edwards. He was a faithful follower of the Lord Jesus Christ and a member in good standing of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kearney, Missouri.
Vic married his wife, Gloria, on October 28, 1966. He was confirmed in the Christian faith at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Liberty, Missouri, on January 13, 1980. During his time as a member of Trinity Lutheran, he enjoyed various activities, including the Top of the Hill group. As a faithful child of God, Vic was always diligent in his attendance at both the Divine Service and the Lord’s Supper as his health allowed.
Vic served in the United States Army 1st Infantry Division from 1964-1966, in the Vietnam Conflict. He then returned home and worked for Jenkins & Associates as a carpenter for 36 years before retiring to spend time with family.
The Lord of the Church called Vic home to be with Him on February 18, 2024, at the age of 81 years, 6 months and 15 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Earl and Flossie and by his siblings; Lois, John, Ona, Dorothy, Jesse, Laveta and Forest.
He is survived by his children, Vicki and her husband, Mike, John and his wife, April, Adam and his wife, Allie; grandchildren, Christopher Kimmel and his wife, Stephanie, Zachary Kimmel and his wife, Jackie, Ethan Kimmel, Halie Smith and her husband, Nathaniel, John V. Edwards, Brianna Fiscus and her fiancé, Cory White, Raelin Fiscus, Aggie Edwards, Atlee Edwards and Alton Edwards; and five great-grandchildren, Grace and Annabelle Kimmel, Aliza and Clara Smith, and Briggs White; as well as many friends and acquaintances.
May all who mourn this death be comforted in the sure and certain hope of the Resurrection of the dead unto eternal life for all who believe and have placed their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior – for even in death, He is Lord of all. To Him be the glory, the power, and the dominion, forever and ever. Amen!
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kearney, MO. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Friday, February 23, 2024, also at the church. Burial at Fairview Cemetery, Kearney, MO.
Arrangements in care of Fry-Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Kearney.
Our Sincere Condolences
Vicki, John & Adam –
I’m so sorry to hear about Uncle Vic’s passing. He was a great guy. I always looked up to him and had a ton of respect for him. He was always good to me. I can remember when he and Aunt Gloria got married and he became part of our family. I remember him being featured on the cover of Parade Magazine in his full military gear. I was so impressed by that I’ve carried that image in my mind since childhood. I know you’ll miss him. I’ll always have fond memories of him.
Mike Morris
We just learned today (4/13/24) of Vic’s passing. We were classmates in school at Camdenton. We are so very sorry and send our condolences to the family. Vic was a treasured friend.
Rita & Mike Fera
