He was preceded in death by his partner of 40 years, Joyce Shoaf; siblings, Andrew, Ricky, and Patricia Edwards; and parents, Doris and Andrew Edwards.
He is survived by his daughters, Crystal Lee and Patricia Stephenson; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and his siblings, Nancy, Dennis, Winston and William Edwards.
Donnie was a kind-hearted, giving man with a heart of gold who would not hesitate to help those in need. He was deeply loved and will be missed by his friends and family.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 12 pm at Woody Funeral Home - Huguenot, 1020 Huguenot Rd., Midlothian, VA 23113.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SPCA
