Mr. Tony Edwards, age 74, of Hazlehurst, passed away on March 14, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Tony was born in Douglas GA. to the late Marvin Edwards and Maxine Minix Edward. Tony was preceded in death by his sister, Loretta Edenfield, sister Paula Connor and brother Glenn Edwards. Tony is survived by his sister Vonda Hernandez and brother Kerry Edwards.

In 1971 Tony married the love of his life, Linda Grantham. That same year he answered the call to serve his country and joined the Army until 1973. Tony continued his commitment to the military by serving for another 5 years in the Army Reserves. They have one daughter, Valerie Lee Dover. Three grandchildren, Gina Dover Googe (Adrian), John Cody Barber, and William Ryan Barber. One great-grandchild, Sawyer Googe.

Tony was a man that valued the simple things in life: hard work, good conversation, spending time in his yard or building something in his shop. Tony was very meticulous and detail oriented no matter what the task. Tony was also an avid hunter. He enjoyed target practicing and shooting his bow with his brother Kerry.

Friends and family are invited to the viewing on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 1:00pm in the Chapel of Wainright Parlor Funeral Home in Hazlehurst.

The funeral service will follow at 3:00pm with Rev. Kory Gordon officiating. Interment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery.

Alex Grantham, Carson Grantham, Adrian Googe, Robert Grantham, Robert Dover and Wayne Crosby will serve as active pallbearers.

The family may be contacted at the Edwards home, 369 Altamaha Road, Hazlehurst.

Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home and the Edwards family are in charge of all arrangements