Ronald W. "Ron" Edwards, 70, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2012. Ron was born on January 3, 1942, to the late Emory and Alberta Edwards. He retired from the Akron Beacon Journal after 28 years of service. Ron was an avid fisherman, golfer, and Tennessee fan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Leonard. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte; son, Kevin (Tracie); grandchildren, Kaylei and Kody; sisters, Carol (Larry) Shaffer, Mary Ann Vaughn, Janet Clark, and Charolette Ledbetter; brothers, Perry (Chris) and Emory.
Calling hours will be Saturday, 2-4 pm, at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron. Interment will take place in Tennessee. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Bible Fellowship Building Fund, 126 West Overdale Dr., Tallmadge, OH 44278.