Bobby Dale Edwards of Bokoshe, Oklahoma was born April 19, 1953 in Blocker, Oklahoma to Jake and Della (Wiles) Edwards and passed away May 19, 2021 in Hodgen, Oklahoma at the age 68.
He is survived by:
Two daughters:
Lori Molholt and husband Raymond of Hodgen, Oklahoma
Windy Yates of Sallisaw, Oklahoma
One son:
Bobby Edwards Jr. of Bokoshe, Oklahoma
Three sisters:
Wanda Edwards of Texas
Anna Tackett of Milton, Oklahoma
Joy Wilhite and husband Elmer of Jenny Lind, Arkansas
One brother:
J.C. Edwards of North Carolina
Seven grandchildren: Josh Yates, Tyler Baker, Michael Baker, Bethany May, Zack Johnson, Bradley Edwards, and Wesley Edwards
Nine great-grandchildren: Jayden Yates, Issac Yates, Ricky Yates, Brayden Fields, Meyah Fields, Haven Baker, Brooklen Baker, Leo May, and Clinton May
Several nieces, nephews, and cousins
Numerous other relatives and a host of many friends
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jasper Edwards and Robert (Howe) Edwards; and a brother-n-law, Bill Tackett. Bobby was a longtime resident of the area, a graduate of Bokoshe High School, and a member of the Bokoshe Assembly of God Church. He was a retired assembly line worker for Whirlpool. Bobby enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports and spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 24, 2021 at Old Bokoshe Cemetery with Reverend Lynn Bullard officiating. Burial will follow in Old Bokoshe Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Dennis Price, Mark Hatcher, Tyler Baker, Michael Baker, Ethan May, and Raymond Molholt
Viewing will be from noon until 7:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.
To sign Bobby’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
