PHILIP C. EDWARDS, 83 of Punta Gorda, Florida peacefully but stubbornly passed away for the second time on January 31, 2023 after miraculously recovering with full faculties from a death event six weeks earlier.
He was a native of Cincinnati, Ohio and a retired machinist and facilities manager, as well as an Army veteran.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Jeannette (Hehman) Edwards, brother, James Edwards, son Philip Edwards, son Kirk (Tammy) Edwards, daughter Susan Powell, daughter Sally (James) Hall-Everman, daughter Jessica (Dan) Borzone, grand-children, Dylan Powell, Elye (Ally) Hall, Natalie Powell, Rachael Edwards, Amber Edwards, and numerous great grand-children and other beloved relatives and in-laws.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Edwards and Edna (Helson) Edwards, and his brother Jesse Edwards.
He was an avid boater, fisherman, bourbon aficionado, Louisville Cardinals fan, a semi-professional football player in the Army, a jack of all trades who was always willing to help friends and strangers alike, and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
A private memorial event will be held to scatter his ashes at his chosen location in Kentucky.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kayspongerpg.com for the Edwards family.
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