Donald V. Edwards

Donald V. Edwards, 91, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Evergreen Cemetery Chapel in Stanton.  All floral offerings should be delivered to Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home, 3800 N Big Spring ST, Midland.Donald was born on July 27, 1925 in Stanton, Texas to Claud and Cora Edwards. In 1943, he listed in the United States Marine Corps until his honorable discharge in 1946 at the rank of Corporal. Donald married the love of his life, Christene Comer, on March 27, 1947. Together they raised three children, Deborah, Jerry, and D.V., Jr. Donald was a hard worker with a love for the outdoors. He was an excellent craftsman who excelled at woodworking. Donald also enjoyed spending his free time fishing and working on cars.Donald is survived by his children, Deborah Edwards of Ft. Worth, Texas, Jerry Edwards and wife Pam of Granbury, Texas, and D.V. Edwards, Jr. and wife Janice of Midland, Texas; 5 grandkids; 10 great grandkids; and 1 great great grandkid.He is preceded in death by his wife, Christene Edwards; parents; six brothers; and four sisters.The family would like to express their gratitude towards Brookdale Hospice and Brookdale/Tanglewood Oaks Memory Care.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org.,