Roy L. Edwards

Gruver, Texas - Roy L. Edwards, 95, passed away Friday morning, January 2, 2015 at Hansford County Hospital, Spearman, Texas.

The son of Hettie Polly Ann (Sparkman) and Bert Edwards, Roy Lester was born May 24, 1919 in Ryan, Oklahoma. He was united in marriage to Obera Idabel Rich in 1936. He served his country during World War II in the United States Army in the European Theatre and later in the Philippines. After returning from the War, the family moved to Gruver in 1948. Mr. Edwards was a quality home builder and contractor in the area for more than 50 years. He built the Edwards Hotel in Gruver and he and Ida ran it for many years. He also worked for Southwestern Public Service for a few years. As a devoted member of First Christian Church, Roy was instrumental in the upkeep and maintenance of the building.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ida Edwards, who passed away December 6, 1997, two brothers, Douglas Edwards and Punkin Edwards and a sister who died at a young age.

He is survived by his daughter, Evalyn A. and husband, Loren Dahl , of Gruver; two grandchildren, Laurie Dahl and Russell Dahl, both of Amarillo, TX; sister-in-law, Bettye Clark; two nephews, Jimmy Edwards and David Tomlinson and several great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Monday afternoon, January 5th, 2:00 PM at First Christian Church, Gruver, with Rev. Gary Gumfory, officiating. Interment will follow in Gruver Cemetery. Services are in the care of Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon.

Memorials may be given to the Hansford Manor or Hansford Co. Hospice, 707 S Roland, Spearman, TX 79081.