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Lester Clayton “L.C.” Edwards

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Birth	:	2 Aug 1936 Southeastern Hills, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Death	:	29 May 2015
Burial	:	Woodlawn Cemetery, La Follette, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.3683014, -84.1402969
Description	:	August 2, 1936 - May 29, 2015 Lester Clayton Edwards or fondly know as LC age 78 of LaFollette, devoted husband, son, brother, uncle and veteran of the US Army went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 29th 2015. He was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church. Born in Southeastern Kentucky LC was a skilled instrumentalist playing bluegrass gospel, although LC could play many stringed instruments he was best known for his technical precision on the banjo. LC moved to LaFollette where he met and married the love of his life, Virginia (Jenny) Turner Edwards. This is... Read More	August 2, 1936 - May 29, 2015 Lester Clayton Edwards or fondly know as LC age 78 of LaFollette, devoted husband, son, brother, uncle and veteran of the US Army went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 29th 2015. He was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church. Born in Southeastern Kentucky LC was a skilled instrumentalist playing bluegrass gospel, although LC could play many stringed instruments he was best known for his technical precision on the banjo. LC moved to LaFollette where he met and married the love of his life, Virginia (Jenny) Turner Edwards. This is where he and his bride made their home while LC worked and retired as an engineer for the State of Tennessee, he was a member of the Masonic Lodge and pursued his musical career following the Banjo styles of Lorne Rogers. LC played music on the Tennessee Jamboree in Knoxville with the group Blue Valley Boys (during 1960's-1970's) and was affectionately known as "Sidro" after leaving them he began playing with New Ground Gospel (during 1980's). He was also inducted into the Tennessee Music Hall of Fame. During his life time he played on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry on numerous occasions but to LC it was "picking with the boys" Once asked who his favorite artist he ever played with was, his simply answered. �Well Dolly of course, I knew her when she was in pig tails." After retiring from music LC continued enjoying listening to bluegrass music, studying his bible, painting, fishing, working puzzles, computer but most of all being with the love of his life Virginia (Jenny). LC was a supporter of the Salvation Army and St Jude's. Proceeded in death by wife of 56 years, Virginia A Edwards, parents Nathan and Ann Edwards, and infant niece, Donna Lynn Edwards. Survived by Brother Eugene and sister-in-law Christine of LaFollette Aunt Waltsie Minton Uncle Earnest Bowman and wife Lorene Nieces Karen Jenkins and Lisa O'Rouke Brother in law and wife Jody Turner (Mae) of Vest Ky Sisters-in-law Martha Cox and husband Oscar Cox Shirley Hensley and husband Teddy Hensley Judy Parker and husband Marvin Parker Audrey Shears and husband Eugene Shears all of LaFollette A host of nieces, nephews and many friends. Service 8 PM Monday Cross Smith Chapel Rev. Greg Chandler officiating Interment 10:30 AM Tuesday at Woodlawn Cemetery with Military Honors by Campbell County Honor Guard Family will receive friends Monday 6 PM to 8 PM at Cross-Smith Funeral Home Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

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