George Lee Edwards, age 63 of Spindale

George Lee Edwards, age 63 of Spindale died Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

George was born September 3, 1962, in Burke County, NC and was a son of the late Walter Talmadge Edwards and Doris Elizabeth Smiothers Edwards.

He was a member of Harmon Street Baptist Church and a graduate of East Rutherford High School. George was a long-distance truck driver for most of his career having worked first for A.V. Dedmon Trucking in Shelby and as a self-employed trucker.

George was a U.S. Army Veteran, and he proudly served his country.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Matthew Edwards, and his sister, Susan Edwards Elliott.

Survivors include his brothers, David Edwards and wife Kim of Mill Spring, Danny Edwards and wife Sharon of Forest City, Sam Edwards and wife Sharon of Bostic, and Mark Edwards of Forest City, his sisters, Sherry Edwards Smith of Charlotte, Martha Edwards of Fort Worth, TX, Mary Edwards Ruppe and Husband Terry of Forest City and number of nieces and nephews as well as a special great-niece, Anna Leigh.

The funeral was held April 15 in The Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Judah Crowder officiating. Military honors were accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

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Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.