Mr. William McKinley Edwards Jr, age 64, passed from this life on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Carecore Nursing Home in Lima, OH.

He served in the United States Army.

He was born on June 23, 1958 in Muncie, Indiana to William Mckinley Edward Sr. and Jessie Mae Warren.  His parents preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his precious memory a loving wife, Marilyn J. Edwards; one son; William M. Edward III of Lima, OH; 3 step-sons, Rico Glenn, Travis Glenn both of Lima, OH and Terrell Glenn of Bowling Green, KY; 3 step-daughters, Jeanna Brown, Nita Beasley and Brenda Beasley all of Lima, OH; one brother, William B. Edwards of Muncie, IN; 4 sisters, Sharon Diallo and Orlanthia Evans both of Muncie, IN and Loretta Edwards and Sheri Gary both of Lima, OH; special granddaughter, Chi'Cia Glenn of Lima, OH and a host nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by 4 sisters, Gloria J. Anthony, Patricia Taylor, Carol Manley and Ladelle Bryant.