Paul Manners Edwards, (Lt Col, USMC, retired) the son of Paul Duncan Edwards and Verda Manners Edwards, passed away suddenly at his home in Austin, Texas December 22, 2007 at the age of 82. After 29 years of active duty service in the Marine Corps, Paul moved to Austin where he was an avid bowler and fisherman in his retired years and his gregarious personality was enjoyed by all. A loving husband and father, he is survived by Lynne, his wife of 59 years and his daughters, Linda Edwards and Cathy Edwards Mikeska, and son-in-law Gary Mikeska. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 28th at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2007 in the Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel. Interment will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park in Burnet.