Eric Edwards _SMBK cowboys0

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Tim, born: Eric Timothy Edwards, was affectionately known to family as “ Timmy ” and to most others as “ Tim ” Edwards. He was born October 30, 1960, to the parentage of Clarence “ C.P. ” Edwards and Minnie Ola (Howard) Edwards, in Dallas, Texas. To their union, he was the youngest of 7 children. Eric attended Dallas ISD schools: C.F. Carr, T.A. Edison and L.G. Pinkston High School, where he was a member of the Class of 1979. Afterwards, he worked primarily in welding, construction, detailing and was last employed at St. Philip ’ s School, as a groundskeeper. He was recently re - baptized at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was spoiled, bossy, impatient and VERY prompt. He was a die - hard Dallas Cowboys fan! He liked to have fun and party (but couldn ’ t dance), go to the casino, and attend his meetings and church. He loved his hats, to dress, to smell good, to clean his cars (didn ’ t want a stain or dust particle on them) and to eat. He was a jokester and had a jovial personality. He was “ Old School ” and BIG on respect. He was everyone ’ s favorite brother, uncle, cousin, etc. He loved his children and his entire family. Family was VERY important to him. Tim was preceded in death by his grandparents: Lee & Maggie Howard and Buster & Virginia Edwards; parents: Clarence and Minnie Edwards, siblings: Fredrick “ Clifton ” Bowers and Lawrence Edwards; sister in laws: Betty Bowers and Lucy Lynn; wife: Karen Smith; nieces/nephews: Desiree Bowers, Fredrick C. Bowers III, Tracey Adams, Taniyah and Tollie Ponds III and Canessia Griffin. Tim is survived by his siblings: Stanley H. Edwards (Cincinnati, OH), Clarence “ Paul ” Edwards (Gwen), James Michael Edwards (Barbara), Tommy Edwards (Barbara) and Minnie Virginia Edwards, all of Dallas, Texas; half siblings: Margaret Edwards and Mildred Claiborne (Charles). Mother of his children: Cardell Wynn; Children: Dametrice Wynn Brent (William), Kimberly Wynn, Moniqua Wynn (Christopher) and Eric Wynn, all of Dallas, Texas; Bonus Child: Reginald Evans, Dallas, Texas. Grandchildren: De ’ Ambria Hawkins, Arieal Isaac (Faith), Cecil “ Terrell ” Hawkins III (currently in Ft. Riley, KS), Leonard “ Jr. ” Whitley II, Xzavier Whitley, Monquari Whitley, KenTarrika Slaughter, Kaleigha Hawkins, LaMonica Whitley, all of Dallas, Texas. Great - Grandchildren: Londyn Hawkins, Za ’ Nariyah Fuller, Caiden Whitley, MyKarin Whitley and Keimin Eugene II, all of Dallas, Texas. Long time special friend: Dorothy Coleman and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.