Evang. Don Edwards

Evangelist Donald L. Edwards, age 82, of Nixa, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, December 13, 2013. Don was born May 19, 1931, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Joseph Key and Vina (Blakely) Edwards. Don has been an Independent Fundamental Baptist Evangelist for over 63 years. He has conducted over 1,700 revival meetings. Don's strongest desire in life was getting God's word out to people and seeing people saved. Don was a close friend with Harold Boyd, a well-known evangelist. He was founder and editor of the Flaming Torch, a quarterly periodical publication. Don was tender hearted, but knew how to tease and push peoples buttons. His wife, Louise, said his smile would light the room. Don is survived by his wife, Louise, son Michael Edwards, and wife Delma, of Temple Terrace, FL, a daughter, Nikki Edwards; a brother Harvey Ed Edwards, of North Carolina, and a sister Levenia Gerault, of Flower Mound, TX. Don is preceded in death by his parents, and Mary, his first wife of 59 years. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday December 18, 2013, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. A visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 18, 2013, in the funeral home. Burial will follow at McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery, Nixa. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Flaming Torch, P.O. Box 362, Nixa, Missouri, 65714.