Thomas Joseph Edwards, 70, of Festus died Oct. 28, 2023, at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. Mr. Edwards worked as a crane operator for 26 years. Before retiring, he also worked for Disability Resource Association. He was a past member of Festus/Crystal City Elks Lodge 1721 and volunteered with Twin City Little League baseball and softball. He enjoyed camping, mowing grass, watching the St. Louis Cardinals and everything football. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and attending many events with his grandchildren. Born on April 11, 1953, he was the son of the late Allene (Hood) and Thomas Edwards.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years: Debbie (Wagner); three children: Angie Valleck of Festus, Tara (Christian) Dinolfo of Festus and Matt (Angie) Edwards of Crystal City; three siblings: Judi (Joe) Swafford of Hillsboro, Steve (Tina) Edwards of Festus and Greg (Tammy) Edwards of Alabama; seven grandchildren: Luke Valleck, Ryan Valleck, Jacob (Sami Bradshaw) Dinolfo, Nate Dinolfo, Mattie Edwards, Abbie Edwards and Sophie Edwards; as well as many other family members and friends.
Visitation is scheduled from 9 a.m. until a celebration of life service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 221 Brierton Lane, in Crystal City. Memorials may be made to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (American Cancer Society). Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus.